gals

noun

Definition of galsnext
plural of gal
as in girlfriends
a female romantic companion after years of dating, Fred finally asked his gal to marry him

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  1. girlfriends
  2. women
  3. girls
  4. ladies
Noun
  • Her sons are older now, 20 and 24, but not much has changed, other than the new dreidel stockings Lewis has added for each of their long-term girlfriends.
    Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Cozy, festive, Kansas Chiefs supportively-hued and wintry WAG (the acronym for wives and girlfriends of sports players, for the uninitiated).
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of girlfriends
Noun
  • For high-achieving women—many of whom serve as community leaders, entrepreneurs or executives—this truth is especially relevant.
    Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Building Lasting Success With Purposeful Commitment For women in leadership, this is important.
    Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of women
Noun
  • Now celebrating a year of sobriety as well as the consistency of having a job and a home through Foundation for the Homeless, Nichole Babbitt can rebuild a life for her girls.
    Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Initially, the vaccine was only recommended for girls, which made people unaware that boys and men are also eligible, experts said.
    Maggie O'Neill, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of girls
Noun
  • The ladies also outlined the unique timing of their holiday celebrations for those who have to travel for away games.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Once the ladies are separated, Jackie pulls Heavenly aside to scold her for her behavior.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of ladies
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