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- [gal-uh-ree, gal-ree]
- /ˈgæl ə ri, ˈgæl ri/
- /ˈɡæl.ər.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gal-uh-ree, gal-ree]
- /ˈgæl ə ri, ˈgæl ri/
Definitions of gallery word
- noun plural gallery 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 gallery the uppermost of such areas in a theater, usually containing the cheapest seats. 1
- noun plural gallery the occupants of such an area in a theater. 1
- noun plural gallery the general public, especially when regarded as having popular or uncultivated tastes. 1
- noun plural gallery any group of spectators or observers, as at a golf match, a Congressional session, etc. 1
- noun plural gallery a long covered area, narrow and open at one or both sides, used especially as a walk or corridor. 1
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Origin of gallery
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 Gallery
noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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gallery 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
gallery usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gallery
noun gallery
- arcade — An arcade is a covered passage where there are shops or market stalls.
- porch — an exterior appendage to a building, forming a covered approach or vestibule to a doorway.
- mezzanine — the lowest balcony or forward part of such a balcony in a theater.
- patio — an area, usually paved, adjoining a house and used as an area for outdoor lounging, dining, etc.
- upstairs — up the stairs; to or on an upper floor.
Top questions with gallery
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