gala
72
3.7
- noun
- /ˈɡeɪlə/
:
gala
- The place is packed, this big gala, and she's center stage at the Anaheim Grove.
- host a gala
- a gala reception
- a gala luncheon
I'm not much for ceremonies or galas or anything like that.
- I'm not much for ceremonies or galas or anything like that.
- Secondly, this was outside an A list gala.
- Yeah, I think the the gala Fennerback, that's massive.
- I paid for the gala price, but I didn't like here's the thing.
- I need you with a gala.
Examples
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Hey, so it was the Met Gala last night in New York City.
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The date of your birth, a national holiday, would seem to ensure a gala celebration.
Fiction book (2001) -
Oh wow, a gala opening of a new artist
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So I'll see you at the gala tomorrow then, okay?
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So, let's get this gala started.
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This is the King-Tech gala, the most important event of the year.
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We still need volunteers for the homecoming gala.
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The awards gala, which has since become an annual fixture on Toronto's social calendar,
Academic text (2010) -
Peaches is the, like, guest of honor at the Southampton Animal Shelter gala in a few weeks.
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The charity organization held a grand gala to raise funds for local schools.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
An event where people meet to celebrate, eat, and have fun
178
1.0
An event with many shows like music or theatre
162
1.9
A large special meal with many foods for a celebration
114
3.9
A large formal meal for many people to celebrate a special event
74
4.2
A formal social event such as a party or ceremony
17
4.4
A large, lively party to celebrate something
14
5.7
A large lively party with music and games
6
5.2
A large, impressive show with bright effects and fancy scenes
1
4.4
A large important event with ceremony and celebration
1
6.0
A fancy formal party with entertainment to celebrate or raise money
A celebration meal at a college for past students
Compounds
How Formal
253
2.6
- Formal
1
4.5
72
3.7
430
1.0
∞
1.0
- Informal
46
1.9
Surface Forms
Etymology
Gala comes from French gala, where it meant a 'show' or 'party'. A helpful way to remember it is that it may be linked to an old word for 'singing', so a gala is a large, festive event with music and celebration.