Dictionary
ga•la
Pronunciation: (gā'lu, gal'u; esp. Brit. gä'lu), [key]—
adj.
festive; festal; showy:
Her birthday parties were always gala occasions.
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n.
1. a festive occasion; celebration; special entertainment:
a gala featuring opera stars in their most famous scenes.
2. festal pomp or dress.
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