girlfriend
noun
girl·friend
ˈgər(-ə)l-ˌfrend 
1
: a female friend
2
: a frequent or regular female companion in a romantic or sexual relationship
Examples of girlfriend in a Sentence
My girlfriend and I have only been dating for a couple of months.
She spends hours talking on the phone with her girlfriends.
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Tim Lammers, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Since his debut in 2019, Rema says he’s had three girlfriends, with his longest relationship lasting two and a half years.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025
Bill Belichick's 23-year-old girlfriend is apparently tapped into all things in Chapel Hill.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
The sweet moment melted hearts across TikTok, with many users praising the girlfriend's quick thinking and dedication.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for girlfriend
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“Girlfriend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/girlfriend. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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girlfriend
noun
girl·friend
ˈgər(-ə)l-ˌfrend
1
: a female friend
2
: a regular female companion in a romantic relationship
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