gala Definition

gala
noun galas

1a. An occasion of special entertainment or a public festivity of some kind, eg a carnival;

Example: miners' gala
Thesaurus: party, fete, affair, function, celebration, festivity, jamboree, pageant, fiesta, shindig (slang).
1b. as adj.

Example: gala night at the theatre
2. A meeting for sports competitions, especially swimming.

Etymology: 17c: French, from galer to make merry.