galaxy

gal·axy

noun \ˈga-lək-sē\

plural gal·ax·ies

Definition of GALAXY

1

a often capitalized : milky way galaxy —used with the b : any of the very large groups of stars and associated matter that are found throughout the universe

2

a : an assemblage of brilliant or notable persons or things <a galaxy of artists> b : world 11 <remained galaxies apart on the issue — Newsweek>

Examples of GALAXY

1. The event was attended by a galaxy of artists.
2. <they're a galaxy apart when it comes to politics>

Origin of GALAXY

Middle English galaxie, galaxias, from Late Latin galaxias, from Greek, from galakt-, gala milk; akin to Latin lac milk

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to GALAXY

Synonyms: light-year, world

Related Words: country mile, long haul, way; infinity

Near Antonyms: hop, skip, and jump, shouting distance, stone's throw, striking distance; hair, hairbreadth (or hairsbreadth), inch

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Other Astronomy Terms

gibbous, nadir, nebulous, penumbra, retrograde, sidereal, syzygy, wane, wax, zenith