galanounmasculine/ˈɡalɐ/mediumga·laPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionA festive or elegant event, often formal.The awards gala was a success.She wore a stunning dress to the gala.synpartyeventantfuneralmourningCommon collocationsawards galacharity galaEtymologyDo francês 'gala'Related wordsgalantegalantear