Definition of "girlfriend" in English

noun

1. A female partner in an unmarried romantic relationship.

   • Marc went to the park with his girlfriend and watched the sunset with her.
   • I was playing the acoustic guitar and my girlfriend was playing the drums.

2. (somewhat dated) A female friend of a woman or girl.

   • Mary always enjoyed hanging out with her girlfriend Jessica.

3. (LGBTQ) A fellow gay man, especially a friend as opposed to a sexual partner.

   • [Tim:] james huh? my lover carlos's best girlfriend is named james. [James:] yes, i know. i AM your lover carlos's best girlfriend james.

4. A term of address for a female friend or among gay men.

   • [Hanque:] girlfriend - how'r we doing? [Doug:] hi hanque, i'd like a capuccino and some lobster bisque.. [Caption:] (friendliness with the waitstaff is a good sign)

verb

1. To be a girlfriend to (someone).

2. To have (someone) as a girlfriend.