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/ˈɡɑːlə/ · ga·la
noun
  1. A showy and festive party. The charity organized a gala to raise funds for the hospital.
  2. Pomp, show, or festivity. The royal wedding was a gala of unparalleled splendor.
adjective
  1. Celebratory; festive. She wore a gala dress to the award ceremony.
Did you know? The popular Gala apple, first cultivated in New Zealand in the 1930s, was named after the word ‘gala’ to evoke the idea of a festive, celebratory flavor.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 16, 2026