Pal (noun)

1. A close friend.
2. A fellow member of a club or society.

Origin:

Late 19th century (originally dialect): from romany pal "brother", from sanskrit pāla- "protector".

Examples:

1. She has been my pal since we were kids.
2. He joined a new club and made many new pals.
3. They have been best pals for years.
4. His pal helped him move into his new apartment.
5. The two of them went on a trip together, just like old pals.