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galleried

gal·ler·y
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [gal-uh-ree, gal-ree]
    • /ˈgæl ə ri, ˈgæl ri/
    • /ˈgælərid /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gal-uh-ree, gal-ree]
    • /ˈgæl ə ri, ˈgæl ri/

Definitions of galleried word

  • noun plural galleried a raised area, often having a stepped or sloping floor, in a theater, church, or other public building to accommodate spectators, exhibits, etc. 1
  • noun plural galleried the uppermost of such areas in a theater, usually containing the cheapest seats. 1
  • noun plural galleried the occupants of such an area in a theater. 1
  • noun plural galleried the general public, especially when regarded as having popular or uncultivated tastes. 1
  • noun plural galleried any group of spectators or observers, as at a golf match, a Congressional session, etc. 1
  • noun plural galleried a room, series of rooms, or building devoted to the exhibition and often the sale of works of art. 1

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Origin of galleried

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Old French galerie < Medieval Latin galeria, by dissimilation or suffix replacement from galilea, galilæa galilee

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Parts of speech for Galleried

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

galleried popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

galleried usage trend in Literature

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