gals

noun

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

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Recent Examples of gals This versatile style is great for the lazy gals who like to just get out of the shower and go. — Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 1 July 2026 Then in Game 3 Saturday night, host Vegas storms to 4-0 lead, Carolina scores three gals in 39 seconds en route to 4-4 knot; Vegas wins in double-OT. — Greg Cote june 7, Miami Herald, 7 June 2026 Disney Channel gals got to stay together. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 5 June 2026 With shoes and swimwear, activewear and accessories, and all the coveted dresses, sweaters, and jeans in between, Free People offers trendy threads for fashion-forward gals on the go who love a touch of whimsy. — Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026 The gals’ night together becomes an illuminating, madcap journey, transforming their feud into friendship. — Courtney Howard, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026 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 This particular event here is run by a great group of guys and gals. — Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026 Her coven of no-nonsense gals and transitioning beta males began cheering wildly. — Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gals
  1. girlfriends
  2. women
  3. girls
  4. ladies
Noun
  • McBride’s girlfriend, Ana Zortea, caught up with PEOPLE on WAG World shortly after the NBA Finals and also shared a glimpse inside the Knicks wives and girlfriends group chat.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Collegians play, just us next to parents and girlfriends of the players.
    — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 30 July 2026
Definition of girlfriends
Noun
  • The couple appeared to end the getaway on a positive note after Alli, encouraged by the other women, sent Jesse a flirtatious text while out for the evening.
    — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The route to an Italian passport tends to be far more onerous for those descended from women than from men.
    — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of women
Noun
  • For many young girls, back-to-school season is a prime time to test out new hairdos and styles for the upcoming year.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Claire's is overhauling its core piercing business to appeal to modern Gen Alpha girls, particularly 10-year-olds.
    — Sharon Edelson, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of girls
Noun
  • Fans of Peacock’s cozy drama about friendship, family, and fame will soon be reunited with their favorite ladies.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Also, the Grindr is all guys either dressed up for pup play or wearing ladies’ panties, which is also not my idea of a good time, but slightly better than getting your foot stuck in a wet, mossy hole.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of ladies

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