gala
nounUK /ˈɡɑː.lə/
US /ˈɡeɪ.lə/
A gala is a big, fancy party with music and fun.
The whole town came to the gala at the park.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A special sports competition or show with many events.
She swam in the school swimming gala.
3. A fancy formal dance where people dress up.
They wore their best clothes to the charity gala.
4. A big public show or fair with games and food.
The summer gala had rides and cotton candy.