gala

noun
UK: /ˈɡɑːlə/
US: /ˈɡeɪlə/

  1. A fancy party or celebration.

    1. The school had a gala to raise money.
    2. The annual film gala is always a star-studded event with amazing dresses.

  2. A special public performance or show.

    1. The town held a gala at the local theater.
    2. We attended a ballet gala that featured dancers from around the world.

Synonyms

festival spectacular party
gala adjective

  1. Relating to a party or celebration; festive.

    1. She wore a gala dress to the event.
    2. The gala atmosphere made everyone feel excited and happy to be there.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gala" in English means: A fancy party or celebration., A special public performance or show..

The phonetic transcription of "gala" is /ˈɡɑːlə/ in British English and /ˈɡeɪlə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gala": festival, spectacular, party.

Example usage of "gala": "The school had a gala to raise money.". More examples on the page.