: a unit of acceleration equivalent to one centimeter per second per second
—used especially for values of gravity
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gallery
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gallon
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Noun (1)
after years of dating, Fred finally asked his gal to marry him
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 18 July 2025
As the gals watch in anticipation (Aja and Jorgeous even put their hands over their faces), season 14 alum Kerri Colby sashays back into the competition wearing her official pink bracket jumpsuit.
—EW.com, 17 July 2025
These jeans have a relaxed fit and are mid-rise, which is perfect for my gals who want something to sit right in the middle waist.
—Riana Singh, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025
Yes, running a wellness company—an app, nonetheless—is quite different from enjoying a glass of white wine at 10 a.m. with your gals and interviewing celebrities on national television.
—Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 28 May 2025
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Noun
All of Charlotte’s interactions with the gals at her gallery are amusing, so this is a welcome change of pace.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 18 July 2025
As the gals watch in anticipation (Aja and Jorgeous even put their hands over their faces), season 14 alum Kerri Colby sashays back into the competition wearing her official pink bracket jumpsuit.
—EW.com, 17 July 2025
These jeans have a relaxed fit and are mid-rise, which is perfect for my gals who want something to sit right in the middle waist.
—Riana Singh, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025
Yes, running a wellness company—an app, nonetheless—is quite different from enjoying a glass of white wine at 10 a.m. with your gals and interviewing celebrities on national television.
—Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for gal
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“Gal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gal. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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