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gal

noun

ˈgal

Definition of gal

as in woman

a female romantic companion after years of dating, Fred finally asked his gal to marry him

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Recent Examples of gal The difference between being exposed to alpha-gal syndrome from eating red meat and from a tick bite has to do with where the alpha gal enters the body. — Alice Park, Time, 23 July 2026 The antibodies create sensitivity toward alpha-gal and the risk of developing the allergy. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026 The study surveyed blood donations for the disease’s key antibody, which is in a class dubbed IgE and specifically attacks a double-sugar molecule called galactose-α-1,3-galactose, also known as alpha-gal. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026 Zadie Smith might be the only literary gal who can let loose? — Julia Hass, Literary Hub, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for gal

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Small, boutique brands have popped up in recent years with alternatives, usually marketed toward women.

— Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Summary Mackenzie Dern successfully defended her UFC women's strawweight title against Gillian Robertson at UFC 330 in Philadelphia, earning a unanimous decision victory with scores of 49-46 (twice) and 48-47.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of woman

Noun

The Tennessee man was executed for killing a maid at a motel in 1985 and the Oklahoma man for killing his girlfriend in 2003.

— CBS News, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
The officer approached the car with his gun drawn and handcuffed the driver and his girlfriend, who owned the vehicle.

— Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of girlfriend

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And hey, if the superstar was feeling a little low, what better pick-me-up than karaoke with Chrissie Hynde or a heart-to-heart in the ladies’ with ennui expert Lena Dunham?

— Ben Jureidini, Vanity Fair, 15 Aug. 2026
The ladies fly off to Vegas and immediately meet a pink stretch Hummer limo and a woman named Bri from Girls Night Out Getaways.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of lady

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