26984 words

gala

4 definitions • 5 examples
1
a special public occasion at which there is a lot of entertainment, usually in the form of different types of performances:

Examples:

There will be many stars performing in the Royal Ballet's Gala Night, held in aid of children's charities.
2

Examples:

a swimming gala
3
an apple with a reddish skin and a sweet taste, that can be eaten uncooked or cooked:

Examples:

There is nothing like sinking your teeth into a sweet, crunchy Gala.
The Gala apple was first found in 1939 in New Zealand.
4
a special public occasion at which there is a lot of entertainment:

Examples:

a gala affair

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