gal

1 of 4

noun (1)

: girl, woman

gal

2 of 4

noun (2)

: a unit of acceleration equivalent to one centimeter per second per second
used especially for values of gravity

gal

3 of 4

abbreviation (1)

1
gallery
2
gallon

Gal

4 of 4

abbreviation (2)

Galatians

Examples of gal in a Sentence

Noun (1) after years of dating, Fred finally asked his gal to marry him
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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

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

alteration of girl, by loss of [r] and vowel raising

Noun (2)

Galileo Galilei

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1795, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1914, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gal was in 1795

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“Gal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gal. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

gal

noun
ˈgal
: girl

Medical Definition

gal

abbreviation
1
galactose
2
gallon

Legal Definition

GAL

abbreviation
guardian ad litem

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