Thesaurus results for GIRLFRIEND

girlfriend

noun

ˈgər(-ə)l-ˌfrend

Definition of girlfriend

as in woman

a female romantic companion he proposed to his girlfriend of seven years

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Recent Examples of girlfriend George had a gold molar, a biology degree from the University of Nairobi, and—according to himself—a girlfriend in every town from Eldoret to Mombasa. — Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026 One of my colleagues saw the ending as a kind of karmic consequence for Bryan not initially supporting his pregnant girlfriend. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026 Notably, Irvin mentioned recent paparazzi sightings of the franchise quarterback acting as his girlfriend’s personal chauffeur. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2026 The visit is part of Aileen’s anniversary trip with her girlfriend, Shelby. — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for girlfriend

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Noun

The survey was conducted online in April among 1,200 men and women nationwide aged 15 to 69.

— Masayuki Oi Japan News, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
Another day, another instance of Vicki saying something insane about a woman whose only crime was joining her show.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of woman

Noun

The store operates with the help of several neighborhood ladies who volunteer their time.

— Debbie Elliott, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026
In contrast, the couple who were the vice president and second lady for George and Martha Washington, the remarkable John and Abigail Adams, took just the opposite approach.

— Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of lady

Noun

This year, there’s something for nearly every interest, from cheese lovers and bookworms to crafty adults and puzzle enthusiasts.

— Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
This is our introduction to He and She, two clownish, pugilistic lovers who are locked in a war of words, even as a literal war rages outside.

— Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2026

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