Galentine’s Day

A2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɡæləntaɪnz deɪ/

Definitions of Galentine’s day

noun a day to celebrate female friendships, typically observed on February 13th

Example Sentences

A1 Galentine's day is a day to celebrate friendship.

A2 On Galentine's day, women often exchange gifts and spend time together.

B1 Galentine's day originated from the TV show 'Parks and Recreation'.

B2 Many restaurants offer special Galentine's day menus for groups of friends to enjoy.

C1 Some people organize Galentine's day parties with games and activities.

C2 Galentine's day has become a popular way for women to show appreciation for their female friends.

Examples of Galentine’s day in a Sentence

formal Galentine’s day is a day dedicated to celebrating the strong bonds of friendship among women.

informal Hey, are we still on for our Galentine’s day brunch tomorrow?

slang Galentine’s day is the perfect excuse for a girls' night out.

figurative To me, Galentine’s day represents the importance of female solidarity and support.

Grammatical Forms of Galentine’s day

past tense

celebrated

plural

Galentine's days

comparative

more Galentine's

superlative

most Galentine's

present tense

celebrates

future tense

will celebrate

perfect tense

has celebrated

continuous tense

is celebrating

singular

Galentine's day

positive degree

Galentine's day

infinitive

to celebrate Galentine's day

gerund

celebrating Galentine's day

participle

celebrated Galentine's day

Origin and Evolution of Galentine’s day

First Known Use: 2010 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: Galentine’s day originated from the television show Parks and Recreation, created by Amy Poehler. In the show, the character Leslie Knope celebrates Galentine’s day on February 13th as a day to honor and celebrate her female friends.
Evolution of the word: Since its introduction in Parks and Recreation, Galentine’s day has gained popularity and is now widely celebrated as a day for women to come together and show appreciation for their female friendships. The term has evolved from a fictional holiday on a TV show to a real-life celebration embraced by many.