What does gala mean?
Definitions for gala
ˈgeɪ lə, ˈgæl ə; esp. Brit. ˈgɑ ləgala
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word gala.
Princeton's WordNet
gala, gala affair, jamboree, blowoutnoun
a gay festivity
Wiktionary
galanoun
Pomp, show, or festivity.
galanoun
A showy and festive party.
galaadjective
Celebratory; festive.
Galanoun
A type of apple which is a cross pollination between Kidd's Orange Red and Golden Delicious
Galanoun
Galashiels, a town in Scotland.
ChatGPT
gala
A gala is a public celebration, party, festivity, or elaborate event often characterized by entertainment, food, and drinks. It’s typically held for a specific cause or special occasion, often with the purpose of raising funds or awareness. This can include events such as a charity gathering, a formal dance, or an extravagant party.
Webster Dictionary
Galanoun
pomp, show, or festivity
Etymology: [F. gala show, pomp, fr. It. gala finery, gala; of German origin. See Gallant.]
Wikidata
Gala
Gala is a clonally propagated apple with a mild and sweet flavor. Gala apples ranked at number 2 in 2006 on the US Apple Association's list of most popular apples, after Red Delicious and before Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, and Fuji.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Gala
gā′la, n. festivity.—n. Gā′la-dress, gay costume for a gala-day. [Fr. gala, show—It. gala, finery.]
Editors Contribution
galaadjective
A social occasion with special entertainments or performances. A unit of gravitational acceleration generally aviating an assembly for a knowledgeable association.
A black-toe Gala that begins with a cocktail reception. Gala is an adjective for Galatians and the Galaxy.
Etymology: Gathering
Submitted by Tehorah_Elyon on June 5, 2024
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Surnames Frequency by Census Records
GALA
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Gala is ranked #23268 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
The Gala surname appeared 1,095 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Gala.
50.9% or 558 total occurrences were White.
29.9% or 328 total occurrences were Asian.
13.9% or 153 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
2.4% or 27 total occurrences were Black.
1.4% or 16 total occurrences were of two or more races.
1.1% or 13 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.
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Anagrams for gala »
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of gala in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of gala in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of gala in a Sentence
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU:
Philosopher, observer, scholar of our time; Original creator accepting no blunders, Emphasizing the gala of the pen, he ponders The tomes of literary jewels for life's rime!
Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic -RRB- Leto:
The actoralso shared two photos : one close-up picture of himself climbing and another snapshot of a visibly-frayed climbing rope. Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic -RRB- Leto arrives at the 2019 LACMA Art + Film Gala Presented By Gucci at LACMA on November 2, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. ( Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic) Leto posted a video of the incidentas well. Holy f ----- g s -- t ! Holy f -- k !
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said. Israel prepared enthusiastically Sunday for the formal embassy opening with a gala party at its Foreign Ministry that included President Trump daughter, Jared Kushner and other U.S. officials. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told revelers that Trump's December declaration recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital was the right thing to do. Thank you, President President Trump, for your bold decision. Thank you for making the alliance between Israel and the United States stronger than ever.
Chadwick Boseman More Kim Kardashian replied, using laughing, fire, and heart emojis. West, 40, has been making headlines lately for his controversial tweets about slavery, President Donald Trump, and more, prompting many of his famous friends, includingJohn Legend, to speak out. From Chadwick Boseman to Donald Glover -- All the Men Who Styled Up The Met Gala ! Kim’s momager, Kris Jenner, who also attended The Met Gala, recently spoke outabout West on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. I think that anything Kris Jenner does – and I just think this is important to say is – Kris Jenner always does things with really good intentions.
Israel prepared enthusiastically Sunday for the formal embassy opening with a gala party at its Foreign Ministry that included Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner and other U.S. officials. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told revelers that Trump's December declaration recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital was the right thing to do. Thank President Trump, President Trump, for your bold decision. Thank you for making the alliance between Israel and The United States stronger than ever.
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