The Open Dictionary

girlfriend

noun

UK/ˈɡɜːl.frend/
US/ˈɡɝːl.frend/

Definitions of girlfriend noun

  1. A2Countable

    A woman or girl with whom a person is in a romantic or sexual relationship.

    • I haven't had the pleasure of meeting his girlfriend yet.

    • He plans to propose to his girlfriend next month.

    • She went on vacation with her girlfriend.

  2. A2Countable

    A female friend of a woman.

    • She went shopping with a few of her girlfriends.

    • She enjoys having coffee with her girlfriends.

    • They are close girlfriends who grew up together.

  3. Countableslang

    A term of address, usually by a woman, to another woman.

    • Listen to me, girlfriend, you should really try it.

    • You look fabulous, girlfriend!

    • Don't worry, girlfriend, I've got your back.