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
Etymology
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The Sheriff’s Department said there is no reason to believe Martinez and his girlfriend had any connection to the home or the homeowner.
From Los Angeles Times • 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
Calvin Kern, 23, has been saving in the Lifetime ISA for two years and hopes to buy a two-bedroom property with his girlfriend before he turns 30.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 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
Either way, I’m glad he’s with us, even if it means his girlfriend is controlling the radio in the passenger seat.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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