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gala

 

[ หˆษกษ‘หlษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

event

A glamorous and festive social gathering, typically involving food, drinks, and entertainment.

Synonyms

celebration, party, soiree

Examples of usage

  • We attended the annual charity gala last night.
  • The gala was a fundraiser for the local hospital.
Context #2 | Noun

fashion

A formal public occasion, especially one on which a special guest is present.

Synonyms

event, function, occasion

Examples of usage

  • She wore a stunning gown to the gala.
  • The gala was attended by many important dignitaries.

Translations

Translations of the word "gala" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gala

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gala

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gala

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฐะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gala

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฌใƒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gala

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gala

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gala

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐˆ๋ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญูู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gala

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gala

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ™šไผš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gala

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gala

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะฐะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gala

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gala

Etymology

The word 'gala' originated from the Old French word 'gale' meaning 'rejoicing'. It later evolved to 'galea' in Latin and eventually to 'gala' in English. The term became associated with festive events and celebrations, often involving social gatherings and special occasions.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,430, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.