1
: a festive celebration
especially
: a public entertainment marking a special occasion
2
capitalized
: 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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Presented annually at the WWD Honors gala, the John B. Fairchild Honor celebrates individuals whose creativity, vision and careers have left an enduring impact on the global fashion industry.
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Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 30 July 2025
There’s a multitude of panels, showcases, costume galas, cosplay and much more.
—Tiffany Leigh, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
The foundation holds an annual gala, which, in 2024, drew notable stars such as Taylor Lautner and the cast of Descendants, as the gala marked five years since Boyce’s death.
—Nicholas Kobe, People.com, 28 July 2025
The Ethics Committee also found that Ocasio-Cortez should donate the $250 cost of her now-fiance’s meal at the gala to the Met’s Costume Institute.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 25 July 2025
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Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 30 July 2025
There’s a multitude of panels, showcases, costume galas, cosplay and much more.
—Tiffany Leigh, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
The foundation holds an annual gala, which, in 2024, drew notable stars such as Taylor Lautner and the cast of Descendants, as the gala marked five years since Boyce’s death.
—Nicholas Kobe, People.com, 28 July 2025
The Ethics Committee also found that Ocasio-Cortez should donate the $250 cost of her now-fiance’s meal at the gala to the Met’s Costume Institute.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 25 July 2025
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 3 Aug. 2025.
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