First Known Use: 1777
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gala
noun ga·la \ˈgā-lə, ˈga-, ˈgä-\
: a public party or celebration
Full Definition of GALA
1
: a festive celebration; especially : a public entertainment marking a special occasion
2
capitalized : a medium-sized apple with crisp yellowish-white sweet flesh and a red skin or a golden skin with red striping
— gala adjective
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Origin of GALA
Italian, from Middle French gale festivity, pleasure — more at gallant
GALA Defined for Kids
1gala
noun ga·la \ˈgā-lə, ˈga-lə, ˈgä-\
Definition of GALA for Kids
: a large showy celebration <We attended our town's 100th anniversary gala.>
2gala
adjective
Definition of GALA for Kids
: being or resembling a large showy celebration <gala events>
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