What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
women
Example
The women in my family are all strong and independent. [women: plural noun]
Example
Women have been fighting for equal rights for centuries. [women: collective noun]
gals
Example
Hey gals, let's go out for drinks tonight! [gals: informal noun]
Example
I'm meeting up with my gals from college this weekend. [gals: plural noun]
Example
She's such a gal, always up for a good time. [gal: singular noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Women is a more common term than gals in everyday language, especially in formal contexts. However, gals is still used in informal settings and among friends.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between women and gals?
Women is a more formal term that is appropriate in professional and academic settings, while gals is more casual and informal, and may not be suitable in formal contexts.
