girlfriend

Or girl friend

[gurl-frend]

noun

1. a frequent or favorite female companion; sweetheart.

2. a female friend.

girlfriend

/ ˈɡɜːlˌfrɛnd /

noun

1. a female friend with whom a man or boy is romantically or sexually involved; sweetheart

2. any female friend

Word History and Origins

Origin of girlfriend¹

First recorded in 1855–60; girl + friend

Example Sentences

En route to her mother’s seaside alma mater, Avery encounters Charlie, a charming local in need of a fake girlfriend fast.

From Los Angeles Times

“The word ‘Mars’ has come up a lot,” said a young man from San Francisco who was visiting with his girlfriend.

From Los Angeles Times

"Explaining to someone why their song isn't working is a bit like saying their girlfriend's ugly. It's a very personal thing... That pain was something I didn't want to go through any more."

From BBC

Tape killed his long-term girlfriend, with whom he shares a young daughter, on the evening of 5 April last year.

From BBC

In Austria, his girlfriend attending with him turned out to be a bonus.

From BBC

Related Words

• companion 
• friend 
• partner 
• sweetheart