girlfriend — a female friend, especially a woman's female friend
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a female friend, especially a woman's female friend
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡɜːrlfrend/
Example Sentences
- My girlfriend ate all my pizza while I was in the bathroom - I guess that's true love!
- She's been my girlfriend for three years now.
- I'm going to a movie with my girlfriends tonight.
girlfriend
NOUN[/ˈɡɜːrlfrend/]
a female friend, especially a woman's female friend
Two female friends enjoying time together
When boyfriend comes to an end, girlfriend helps you transcend
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Girlfriend emerged as a compound word in the 1920s, combining 'girl' and 'friend'. Originally denoting simply a female friend, the term gradually acquired the additional meaning of a female romantic partner or lover.
Breakdown
girl (female child or young woman) + friend (companion or associate) = girlfriend. The compound shifted semantically from platonic female companionship to romantic relationship.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My girlfriend ate all my pizza while I was in the bathroom - I guess that's true love!”
“She's been my girlfriend for three years now.”
“I'm going to a movie with my girlfriends tonight.”
“His girlfriend knows more about football than he does - it's embarrassing!”
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