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/
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
The word 'gala' entered French in the 17th century from Italian 'gala', originally meaning 'festivity' or 'merriment'. Initially used to describe lavish royal and aristocratic banquets, it evolved to encompass special events held for charitable or ceremonial purposes.
Breakdown
French gala derives from Italian gala (festivity, merriment), a word with roots in medieval celebrations associated with nobility and courtly spectacle.
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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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