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Definitions for Gala

[1] festive; festal; showy: Her birthday parties were always gala occasions.
[2] a festive occasion; celebration; special entertainment: a gala featuring opera stars in their most famous scenes.
[3] festal pomp or dress.
[4] a celebration; festive occasion (as modifier ) a gala occasion
[5] mainly British a sporting occasion involving competitions in several events a swimming gala

Words related to Gala

joyful, festive, festivity, function, pageant, jamboree, dance, fiesta, shindig, prom, bash, celebration, gay, affair, to-do, ball, roast, carnival, blowout, do

Words nearby Gala

gak, gal, gal friday, gal pal, gal., gala, galabia, galact-, galactacrasia, galactagogue, galactan

Origin of Gala

1615–25; < French < Italian < Old French; see gallant

Word origin for Gala

C17: from French or Italian, from Old French gale pleasure, from Old French galer to make merry, probably of Germanic origin; compare gallant

Synonyms for Gala

festive, joyful, gay, bright, colorful, convivial, festal, happy, jovial, merry