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
Origin of girlfriend
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Example Sentences
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Relatives said Porter moved to the San Fernando Valley to be closer to his girlfriend.
From Los Angeles Times
Wednesday's episode also saw psychologist Ellie reveal she was Ross's girlfriend, as he became the third player to be banished.
From BBC
"I had to break up with my girlfriend because she just wasn't handling being always alone while I was off travelling the world," adds Maddell.
From BBC
"He was with his girlfriend; they were supposed to go in. And in the end, they didn't make it there," he said.
From Barron's
"Alison is my girlfriend and I love her. I support United and she supports Liverpool but we don't argue about it," he said.
From BBC
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