girlfriend

girlfriend
noun informal
1. A female friend or companion.

Jane is spending the night at her girlfriend's house.

2. A boy's steady girl; the girl or woman partner in a love affair; girl; sweetheart.

John is taking his girl friend to the dance.

Contrast: boyfriend

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