gala

Meanings

• noun

  A large and elaborate social event, typically one held for a charitable or philanthropic cause.

  - "The annual gala raised over $1 million for the children's hospital."
  - "Everyone looked stunning at the gala."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡɑːlə/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1879449"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gala
calla , gallant , mala , pala , rala , tala

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Variants

List of all variants of gala that leads to same result
gala , galas , galla

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Etymology

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Originally from the Italian word 'gala' meaning 'feast' or 'revelry'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the term 'gala' to describe a charitable event was in 17th century Venice.

2. The term 'gala' is also used to describe a type of bird, specifically the Galapagos Cormorant.

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Related Concepts

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1. Charity Ball: A type of gala event where the proceeds go to a charitable cause.

2. Gala Dinner: A formal dinner held as part of a gala event.

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Culture

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Galas are often formal events and are attended by people dressed in their finest clothing. They usually include a sit-down dinner, dancing, and live entertainment. Galas are often held to raise funds for charitable causes.

How to Memorize "gala"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, elegant party with people dressed in formal attire and dancing the night away.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gala' with the idea of a grand, charitable event.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'Gala' starts with the same letter as 'Grand' and 'Generous', which are both fitting descriptions for such an event.

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