girlfriend

Or girl friend

[gurl-frend]

noun

1. a frequent or favorite female companion; sweetheart.

2. a female friend.

girlfriend

/ ˈɡɜːlˌfrɛnd /

noun

1. a female friend with whom a man or boy is romantically or sexually involved; sweetheart

2. any female friend

Word History and Origins

Origin of girlfriend¹

First recorded in 1855–60; girl + friend

Example Sentences

I was dating my girlfriend — now my wife — and I was up in Santa Barbara sitting at the bar at the Four Seasons, trying to order a vodka.

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Since getting involved with the KnuckleHeadz nearly three years ago, Schindler says he’s gotten closer to his family, including his three sons and his girlfriend, in addition to staying sober.

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Jenn’s date nights with her girlfriend always revolve around food — and her lipstick is foolproof.

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It was her girlfriend Emma who first suggested she learn to drive, to boost her confidence.

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When Buster’s girlfriend asks whether she had any career ambitions, Maggie mentions briefly running a boutique but explains that it took too much time away from her boys.

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Related Words

• companion 
• friend 
• partner 
• sweetheart