girlfriend
noun
girl·friend
ˈgər(-ə)l-ˌfrend 
1
: a female friend
2
: a frequent or regular female companion in a romantic or sexual relationship
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Examples of girlfriend in a Sentence
My girlfriend and I have only been dating for a couple of months.
She spends hours talking on the phone with her girlfriends.
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The actress took on the role of Olive Oyl, the girlfriend of Robin Williams’ titular character.
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Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 11 July 2024
An officer pulled out his stun gun and threatened to use it on Knight in front of his pregnant girlfriend, Knight said.
—Andrea May Sahouri, Detroit Free Press, 11 July 2024
In April, Sam brought his girlfriend to meet his dad and Robin got down on one knee and begged her to be her daughter-in-law.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 11 July 2024
Though Lichtenstein, divorced with two sons, had a girlfriend at the time, the pair reconnected following the dissolution of the relationship.
—News Desk, Artforum, 11 July 2024
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Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 11 July 2024
An officer pulled out his stun gun and threatened to use it on Knight in front of his pregnant girlfriend, Knight said.
—Andrea May Sahouri, Detroit Free Press, 11 July 2024
In April, Sam brought his girlfriend to meet his dad and Robin got down on one knee and begged her to be her daughter-in-law.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 11 July 2024
Though Lichtenstein, divorced with two sons, had a girlfriend at the time, the pair reconnected following the dissolution of the relationship.
—News Desk, Artforum, 11 July 2024
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“Girlfriend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/girlfriend. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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girlfriend
noun
girl·friend
ˈgər(-ə)l-ˌfrend
1
: a female friend
2
: a regular female companion in a romantic relationship
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