GALAS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Gala

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

early 17th century (in the sense ‘showy dress’): via Italian and Spanish from Old French gale ‘rejoicing’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈɡɑːlə
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈɡeɪlə
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a social occasion with special entertainments or performances

Short Definition:

social occasion with special entertainments or performances

Examples:
  • a gala performance by the Royal Ballet

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