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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“The flowers, the dog, my girlfriend singing to the ocean,” Faena said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
It sounds, from what you say in your letter, like your husband wants a girlfriend, not a wife.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026
His girlfriend, Britany Jacobs, idled their car in a disabled parking spot, accompanied by the couple’s other child.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
“And as his girlfriend, she’s always been supportive of him. So even in costume, it was like she was literally holding space for his story. It felt authentic, not just comedic.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Sinay, who was Russo’s girlfriend, explained that she ran a small advertising agency.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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