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Gala Celebration Sports Swimming Adj ˈgɑːlə ˈgeɪlə ˈgælə/Noun

Term gala (adj.)
Synonym
/ˈgɑːlə $ ˈgeɪlə, ˈgælə/noun [C]


expensive, elaborately arranged, and full of celebration
Meaning

CELEBRATION

1. a special public occasion at which there is a lot of entertainment, usually in the form of different types of performances

• There will be many stars performing in the Royal Ballet's Gala Night, held in aid of children's charities.



SPORTS EVENT

2. UK a sports competition, especially in swimming

• a swimming gala

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