Gala
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡɑːlə/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Gala is an adjective meaning Celebratory; festive.
Meaning
Celebratory; festive.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) Pomp, show, or festivity.
- A competition
- (countable) A showy and festive party.
- A red-skinned variety of eating apple.
- (historical) A member of an androgynous class of priests of the Sumerian goddess Inanna.
Example Sentences
a swimming gala
(6) Some galas/kalûs are mentioned in Pre-Sargonic and Old Babylonian texts in connection with classes of women, maids, and ḫarimtu-women. (7) The gala is sometimes mentioned in the same context with other functionaries …
Word Forms
- galas
Synonyms for gala
Depending on context, synonyms include merry, jamboree, festal, blowout, festive.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include festive, festal, jamboree, joyous, merry, blowout.
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