galleria

noun

gal·le·ria | \ˌga-lə-ˈrē-ə

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Definition of galleria

: a roofed and usually glass-enclosed promenade or court (as at a mall)

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Royal Copenhagen and famous Illum shopping galleria, selling interior design, books, and kitchenware, but also fashion and beauty products, are two other places that should be on your list. — Matilde Wergeland, Vogue, "A Weekend in Copenhagen Is Full of Possibility," 17 Dec. 2017 Called the High Line Nine, a galleria with a cafe, wine bar and other amenities will house... — Keiko Morris, WSJ, "Developers Bet Big on Manhattan Art Galleries," 12 Mar. 2017 Readers called out the overall airbrushed-at-the-galleria aesthetic, the First Lady’s prominently displayed large diamond ring, and the the shot’s similarity to Nancy Reagan’s official portrait. — Erika Harwood, Vanities, "Why Melania Trump’s White House Portrait Veers Off-Message," 5 Apr. 2017

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