girl friends
Women you know
Girl friends, spelled as two words, are female friends—women or girls with whom one has a platonic relationship: She's having brunch with her girl friends.
The space distinguishes this from girlfriend, which typically implies romantic involvement.
The two-word form emphasizes friendship over romance, though context usually makes the meaning clear either way.
- confidantesTrusted secret-keepers
- soul sistersWomen with profound bond
- buddyInformal term for companion
- palClose trusted companion
- ride or dieUnfailingly loyal person
sisterhood · chum · camaraderie · sleepovers · pajama party · wine night · ally · trust · heart to heart · laughter · amity · fellowship · group chat · gal pals · support · lunch dates · acquaintances · dating
romantic vs platonic relationship
girl friendsgirlfriends
Female romantic partners
lovers · significant others · partners · wives · boyfriends