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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And I’m also a friend, daughter, let’s not forget girlfriend.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
Half the applicants were cut, including my girlfriend.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
Another victor, Mauricio Ruffy, asked his girlfriend to marry him.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has responded to criticism for skipping his country's first World Cup match to attend a USA game, where his girlfriend, pop superstar Katy Perry, performed.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
What’s the difference between liking Jasmine as a friend and liking Jasmine as a girlfriend?
From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender
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