girlfriend
noun
girl·friend
ˈgər(-ə)l-ˌfrend 
1
: a female friend
2
: a frequent or regular female companion in a romantic or sexual relationship
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Examples of girlfriend in a Sentence
My girlfriend and I have only been dating for a couple of months.
She spends hours talking on the phone with her girlfriends.
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The man's girlfriend took to Reddit on November 4 under u/leading-science-6302 to detail the breach of her professional boundaries that has since led to a conflict between the couple.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Kelce had a regular season career-high 14 receptions for 100 yards on the night with his global megastar girlfriend Taylor Swift in attendance cheering him on.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Just days before Swift supported Kelce and the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium, the tight end made the trip to Indianapolis to catch the second night of his girlfriend's Eras Tour shows at Lucas Oil Stadium.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
The pair ultimately do sleep together, but after a climactic break-up, Alyssa is later seen with a girlfriend.
—Samantha Allen, Them, 4 Nov. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Kelce had a regular season career-high 14 receptions for 100 yards on the night with his global megastar girlfriend Taylor Swift in attendance cheering him on.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Just days before Swift supported Kelce and the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium, the tight end made the trip to Indianapolis to catch the second night of his girlfriend's Eras Tour shows at Lucas Oil Stadium.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
The pair ultimately do sleep together, but after a climactic break-up, Alyssa is later seen with a girlfriend.
—Samantha Allen, Them, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Girlfriend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/girlfriend. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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girlfriend
noun
girl·friend
ˈgər(-ə)l-ˌfrend
1
: a female friend
2
: a regular female companion in a romantic relationship
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