noun
girlfriend
A female romantic partner, or informally a female friend.
My girlfriend and I cook dinner together most weeknights.
Etymology
The compound first identifies a friend as female. It also developed the relationship-specific sense of a woman or girl with whom someone has a romantic attachment.
More examples
- He introduces his girlfriend to his parents.
- Are you and your girlfriend going to the wedding?
- Maya enjoys a weekend getaway with her longtime girlfriends.
Forms
girlfriend · girlfriends