Gala

Pronunciation: /ˈɡeɪlə/

Definitions of gala

noun a festive social gathering or celebration, often with entertainment and usually formal attire

Example Sentences

A1 I went to a gala with my family.

A2 The school organized a gala to raise funds for charity.

B1 The annual gala was attended by prominent figures from the industry.

B2 She wore a stunning gown to the gala and received many compliments.

C1 The gala featured a live band and a gourmet dinner.

C2 Attending the prestigious gala was a highlight of her career in the fashion industry.

Examples of gala in a Sentence

formal The annual charity gala will be held at the prestigious hotel downtown.

informal I'm excited to dress up for the gala next weekend!

slang The gala last night was lit, everyone was dressed to the nines.

figurative Attending the gala felt like stepping into a fairytale.

Grammatical Forms of gala

• past tense: galad
• plural: galas
• comparative: more gala
• superlative: most gala
• present tense: gala
• future tense: will gala
• perfect tense: have galaed
• continuous tense: am galaing
• singular: gala
• positive degree: gala
• infinitive: to gala
• gerund: galaing
• participle: galaed

Origin and Evolution of gala

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'gala' originated from the Old French word 'gale', meaning 'rejoicing' or 'festivity'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'gala' has come to be associated with grand events or celebrations, often involving formal attire and special performances.