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View usage for: (gɑːlə, US geɪlə) Word forms: plural galascountable noun [oft NOUN noun]A gala is a special public celebration, entertainment, performance, or festival. ...a gala evening at the Royal Opera House. Synonyms: festival, party, fête, celebration More Synonyms of gala More Synonyms of gala (ˈɡɑːlə, ˈɡeɪlə) noun1. a. a celebration; festive occasion b. (as modifier) a gala occasion 2. mainly British a sporting occasion involving competitions in several events a swimming gala Word origin C17: from French or Italian, from Old French gale pleasure, from Old French galer to make merry, probably of Germanic origin; compare gallant (ˈgeɪlə; ˈgælə; ˈgɑlə) noun1. a festive occasion; festival; celebration 2. a public entertainment 3. [G-] a red to red-and-gold variety of apple with sweet, crisp flesh adjective4. festive, or suitable for a festive occasion Word origin < Fr or It gala < Sp < ? Ar khilá, a royal presentation robe Examples of 'gala' in a sentencegala The opening gala began with a 90-minute taster menu of acts plucked from the festival schedule.Then they moved on to the gala opening.That would be really challenging, either to tour or do gala performances.Three members have shown their support for the show by agreeing to appear at the gala opening on the London stage tonight.A glum opening gala, transport and ticket errors mean thousands queue for hours.All four resident orchestras play in Monday's gala concert.The opening gala is in Guildhall, which is very exciting.It will make international headlines tomorrow, when it has a special gala screening at the Cannes film festival.She is thought to have been attending the gala opening of a five-star hotel in Morocco at the time. Word lists withgala Types of entertainment British English: gala NOUN A gala is a special public celebration, entertainment, performance, or festival. ...a gala evening at the opera. - American English: gala
- Brazilian Portuguese: festa
- Chinese: 节日盛会
- European Spanish: gala
- French: gala
- German: Galaveranstaltung
- Italian: gala
- Japanese: 祝祭
- Korean: 특별 공연
- European Portuguese: gala
- Latin American Spanish: gala
All related terms of 'gala'Chinese translation of 'gala' n (c) - (= festival)
盛会(會) (shènghuì) (次, cì) a swimming/sports gala 游泳/体(體)育大赛(賽) (yóuyǒng/tǐyù dàsài)
Definition a special social occasion, esp. a special performance a gala at the Royal Opera House I want to make her birthday a gala occasion. Additional synonymsDefinition a festive period with processions, music, and dancing in the street The town is best known for its carnivals with masked balls and firework processions. Synonyms festival, fair, fête, celebration, gala, jubilee, jamboree, Mardi Gras, revelry, merrymaking, fiesta, holidayThere was a celebration in our house that night. Synonyms party, festival, gala, jubilee, festivity, rave (British, slang), junketing, beano (British, slang), revelry, red-letter day, rave-up (British, slang), merrymaking, jollification, carousal, -fest, hooley or hoolie (Irish, New Zealand) Definition sociable or lively Enjoy simple but satisfying food in the bistro's convivial atmosphere. Synonyms sociable, friendly, lively, cheerful, jolly, merry, festive, hearty, genial, fun-loving, jovial, back-slapping, gay (old-fashioned), partyish (informal) - gainsay
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