girlfriend

Or girl friend

[gurl-frend]

noun

1. a frequent or favorite female companion; sweetheart.

2. a female friend.

girlfriend

/ ˈɡɜːlˌfrɛnd /

noun

1. a female friend with whom a man or boy is romantically or sexually involved; sweetheart

2. any female friend

Word History and Origins

Origin of girlfriend¹

First recorded in 1855–60; girl + friend

Example Sentences

It's my girlfriend's first ever concert and I've been waiting five years to see her.

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Mr Pearson had been taken to the Gilbert Bain Hospital after being detained in connection with the death of his girlfriend.

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A man who forgot to cancel his direct debit to the Postcode Lottery at the request of his girlfriend has pocketed £125,000 in October's lottery draw.

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Ms. Blunt, however, deserves a more interesting role than this frustrated girlfriend.

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Months later, Bruce’s girlfriend gave birth, after hiding her pregnancy.

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Related Words

• companion 
• friend 
• partner 
• sweetheart