Word
gal
Phoneticsgal
US/ˈɡæɫ/
UK/ɡˈæl/
Definitions
01a girl or woman
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Informal
n. an informal way to say 'girl' or 'young woman'.
n. an informal, often colloquial term for a girl or young woman; sometimes associated with specific regional dialects.
“She is a smart gal who knows exactly what she wants in life.”
“The local shopkeeper described her as a 'tough gal' who had managed the family farm single-handedly for years.”
02unit of liquid
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun American English
n. a short way of writing 'gallon', which is a unit for measuring liquids.
n. a standard abbreviation for 'gallon', a unit of liquid capacity used primarily in the United States.
“The recipe requires 1 gal of water to be mixed with the powder.”
“The fuel tank has a total capacity of 20 gal, which is sufficient for the cross-country journey.”
Synonyms
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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