gala — a special public occasion with entertainment to raise money for a particular purpose
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a special public occasion with entertainment to raise money for a particular purpose
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡeɪlə/
Korean meaning: 특별한 목적으로 돈을 모으기 위한 공개적인 축제나 행사
Korean pronunciation: 게이-러 (강세: 게이)
Example Sentences
- She wore her grandmother's pearls to the museum gala, only to discover everyone else was dressed as dinosaurs for the 'Prehistoric Night' theme.
- The school's annual gala featured a silent auction where parents bid ridiculous amounts on their own children's artwork.
- The environmental gala was so eco-friendly that guests had to pedal stationary bikes to power the sound system.
gala
NOUN//ˈɡeɪlə//
a special public occasion with entertainment to raise money for a particular purpose
Charity fundraising celebration event
A Guatemala charity gala starring a charming koala!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
17세기 프랑스어에서 온 단어로, 원래는 '축제'나 '즐거움'을 의미하는 이탈리아어 'gala'에서 유래되었습니다. 왕실이나 귀족들의 화려한 연회를 가리키던 말이 현재는 자선이나 특별한 목적을 위한 행사를 뜻하게 되었어요.
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📝Examples
“She wore her grandmother's pearls to the museum gala, only to discover everyone else was dressed as dinosaurs for the 'Prehistoric Night' theme.”
“The school's annual gala featured a silent auction where parents bid ridiculous amounts on their own children's artwork.”
“The environmental gala was so eco-friendly that guests had to pedal stationary bikes to power the sound system.”
“The annual hospital gala brings together donors and medical professionals to support healthcare initiatives.”
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