Word noun
gal
n.
US /ˈɡæɫ/ UK /ɡˈæl/ gal
Definition
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
an informal way to say 'girl' or 'young woman'.
an informal, often colloquial term for a girl or young woman; sometimes associated with specific regional dialects.
Simple“She is a smart gal who knows exactly what she wants in life.”
In context“The local shopkeeper described her as a 'tough gal' who had managed the family farm single-handedly for years.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
a short way of writing 'gallon', which is a unit for measuring liquids.
a standard abbreviation for 'gallon', a unit of liquid capacity used primarily in the United States.
Simple“The recipe requires 1 gal of water to be mixed with the powder.”
In context“The fuel tank has a total capacity of 20 gal, which is sufficient for the cross-country journey.”
UsageCommonly used in technical manuals, recipes, and on product labels.
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated