1
: a festive celebration
especially
: a public entertainment marking a special occasion
2
Gala
: a medium-sized apple with crisp yellowish-white sweet flesh and a red skin or a golden skin with red striping
gala
adjective
Examples of gala in a Sentence
a grand gala celebrating the town's centennial
attended the gala celebrating the reopening of the museum
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The evening will be hosted by content creator Juju Green, also known as Straw Hat Goofy, marking his second year emceeing the gala.
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Kennedy French, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Coen and McDormand had a family night out with Pedro in 2004 at the Calhoun School dedication and gala benefit in New York City.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
For a second year in a row, Chelsea Whittington of C WHITT PR will serve as the gala emcee.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The award includes a $10,000 prize and will be presented at the 2026 CPW Vision Awards gala on May 16.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2026
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Kennedy French, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Coen and McDormand had a family night out with Pedro in 2004 at the Calhoun School dedication and gala benefit in New York City.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
For a second year in a row, Chelsea Whittington of C WHITT PR will serve as the gala emcee.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The award includes a $10,000 prize and will be presented at the 2026 CPW Vision Awards gala on May 16.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for gala
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“Gala.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gala. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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