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

Synonyms of girlfriend

• woman
• girl
• lady
• lover

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Evans, who is 26, shot her girlfriend in 2023 and was on probation at the time of the crash. —Emerson Clarridge updated March 25, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026

Lauer, 68, was spotted with girlfriend Shamin Abas after dinner on March 23 in the Long Island village of Sag Harbor, according to People. —Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026

Jeff’s girlfriend Joel tags along, making a diary film. —William Earl, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026

One customer who would provide only his first and middle names, James Michael, was one of the former, having driven into town from Upland with his girlfriend for a concert at the Hollywood Palladium. —Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for girlfriend

• amend
• append
• ascend
• attend
• backend
• befriend
• boyfriend
• commend
• compend
• contend
• defend
• depend

Kids Definition

girlfriend

noun

girl·​friend ˈgər(-ə)l-ˌfrend 

1

: a female friend

2

: a regular female companion in a romantic relationship