gala
adjective
festive; festal; showy.
galas
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pluralof gala.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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He and Andrea Mitchell began dating in 1984, bonding over a shared appreciation of music, and became a power-couple fixture at star-studded galas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
Trump and Sean “Diddy” Combs have been known acquaintances for years—or whatever it’s called when two rich and famous dudes in entertainment are often invited to the same charity events, galas, and afterparties.
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
Designers cater to an extremely exclusive clientele able to purchase pieces for thousands of dollars intended for red carpets, galas, weddings or other public events.
From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 2026
Only three Grand Slam galas - the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open - have been worth attending.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2025
I saw so many children suffering still—why should I be enjoying galas and ceremonies?
From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai
