Meaning of the word gallery in English

What does gallery mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

gallery

US /ˈɡæl.ɚ.i/

UK /ˈɡæl.ɚ.i/

a room or building for the display or sale of works of art

Example:

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The new art gallery features local artists.

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We spent the afternoon walking through the painting gallery.

Synonym:

exhibition hall museum art space

a long, narrow passage or corridor in a building or cave

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The secret passage led to a hidden gallery.

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The cave had a long, winding gallery.

Synonym:

corridor passage hallway

a balcony or upper floor in a church or hall to accommodate spectators or musicians

Example:

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The choir sang from the church gallery.

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Spectators watched the play from the upper gallery.

Synonym:

balcony mezzanine upper tier

a collection of images or videos, especially on a website or mobile device

Example:

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Check out the photo gallery on our website.

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My phone's gallery is full of vacation pictures.

Synonym:

album collection archive

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art gallery