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gal

noun

ˈgal

Definition of gal next

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 Throughout the documentary, which features talking head commentary, copious archival footage (even as kids, Mayeri and Hall adored recording their antics on home video), and new interviews, the X-Cetra gals speak openly and honestly about their friendships and the early years that fostered them. —

Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026 As Bernadette escorted him out of the club, Billie met up with a gal slightly older than she who knew her cousin Leroy, but advised her to head back to the rez. —

Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026 Her accent alternates mid-sentence from city gal to snidely British, Ida loudly accusing a mob boss of murdering women. —

Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026 This particular event here is run by a great group of guys and gals. —

Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gal

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Noun

Oh, but there’s an old woman and a baby up there.

— John Kenney, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
This year’s inductees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame lean far too male and over 60, with the class consisting of only six women spread among all of the categories — a disappointing decline after some notable changes following the departure of chairman Jann Wenner.

— Devon Ivie, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026