1. a festive celebration or entertainment, especially a large or elaborate one

1. festive or celebratory in nature

Examples

• The charity gala raised over a million dollars for the hospital.
• She wore her finest dress to the annual fundraising gala.
• The museum hosted a gala opening for the new exhibition.
• The school’s gala performance featured students from every grade.
• It was a gala occasion with music, dancing, and fine dining.
• The gala dinner honored the company’s top employees.
• Tickets to the opera gala sold out within hours.