gallery

noun

ˈga-lə-rē How to pronounce gallery (audio)
Definition of gallerynext
1
as in museum
a building or part of a building in which objects of interest are displayed visited an array of art galleries while on vacation

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2
as in hallway
a typically long narrow way connecting parts of a building the guest rooms in the east wing rooms open up onto a long windowed gallery

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3
as in verandah
Southern & Midland a covered structure adjoining an entrance to a building a big old house with a wraparound gallery just made for a line of rocking chairs

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Recent Examples of gallery In addition to the dense program taking place at Base Milano, satellite events took place at some of Milan’s most prestigious galleries. — Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2025 The dots represented arts organizations, creative businesses, studios, galleries, performance venues, and cultural and historic assets. — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025 Art institutions, auction houses, and galleries in New York will also see higher energy prices due to a 25 percent surcharge on electricity exports from the province of Ontario. — Karen K. Ho For Artnews, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025 That's a record high, and is nearly double the representation women had when the gallery opened in 2008. — Alissa Widman Neese, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gallery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gallery
  1. museum
  2. hallway
  3. corridor
  4. porch
  5. passageway
  6. concourse
Noun
  • Here’s the latest in late-night hours from local museums.
    — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
  • My articles are aimed at Culture Vultures who love to seek out the most interesting exhibitions, films, theatre, museums or other cultural events.
    — Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of museum
Noun
  • Let students reach for their phones in the hallways, or while eating, or in homeroom, or whatever.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Court documents paint a picture of a night filled with odd sounds, unknown voices, panicked texts, unanswered calls and a shadowy figure in the hallway – all in the setting of a college town that hadn’t experienced a murder since 2015.
    — Taylor Romine, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of hallway
Noun
  • In the afternoon into the evening, heavy rain will drench the I-94 corridor.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Whatever the case, deer tend to use familiar travel corridors.
    — Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of corridor
Noun
  • With spring on the horizon, there are many opportunities to enjoy the warm weather on the porch, patio, or deck, so furnishing outdoor spaces with comfortable seating is a must.
    — Ali Faccenda, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
  • It is believed the same man approached a different home, making it onto the porch this time before spitting on the front door.
    — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of porch
Noun
  • After a young boy goes missing from a small town, another teen boy finds a passageway to the past.
    — Meg Walters, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Now, nestled among its arched passageways, are a number of tony beauty haunts, too.
    — Jennifer Weil, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
Definition of passageway
Noun
  • The ball cleared the outfield concourse and bounced off the roof of a building on the outer edge of the stadium.
    — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The terminal will include a concourse reflecting New York’s green spaces, artwork from more than 30 plus, and live performances.
    — Brandon Withrow, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of concourse

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