girlfriend
Americannoun
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a female friend with whom a man or boy is romantically or sexually involved; sweetheart
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any female friend
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Robin Wright is nominated for best actress in a limited series for The Girlfriend.
From BBC • Jan. 11, 2026
Besides, it’ll trigger the “h” word from Clueless Girlfriend: hoax.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2024
Girlfriend a few feet away in a parked car.
From New York Times • Oct. 14, 2022
In this mirror selfie, Sayler’s wearing a “Paloma” skort and sports bra from Seattle eco-friendly activewear company Girlfriend Collective and a sheer top from Fremont Vintage Mall.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 19, 2022
She was lighter and leaner; she was Curt’s Girlfriend, a role she slipped into asinto a favorite, flattering dress.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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