Definition of gallerynext
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as in museum
a building or part of a building in which objects of interest are displayed visited an array of art galleries while on vacation

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as in hallway
a typically long narrow way connecting parts of a building the guest rooms in the east wing rooms open up onto a long windowed gallery

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as in porch
Southern & Midland a covered structure adjoining an entrance to a building a big old house with a wraparound gallery just made for a line of rocking chairs

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Recent Examples of gallery There's even an art gallery inside this hotel, with over 100 pieces from 90 artists including Botero, Dalí, Haring, and Murakami. Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026 Check out the photo gallery ahead for a look at every can't-miss outfit from the week. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026 For smaller rooms, try a gallery wall or a few medium-sized prints that reflect your style. Anyssa Roberts, The Spruce, 12 Jan. 2026 Though not every gallery has reopened since hurricanes devastated the island, the community brought back the Matlacha Art Walk in 2025. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gallery
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Noun
  • But others have struggled, like the Prairiefire museum in Overland Park that defaulted after failing to make a $15 million payment on time in 2023.
    Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Take a gander through a museum full of vintage Christmas decor for a nostalgic look back at how the holiday was celebrated throughout the years.
    Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Jan. 2026
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  • While his ministers gathered in a hallway, Petro spoke with me for ninety minutes.
    Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2026
  • By the time the group made it into the hallway, Fleeger and Freeman's wife, Joanna, were shouting at each other.
    Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • And outdoor living spaces such as porches, patios and courtyards will help expand interior spaces, even in colder climates.
    Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Two red rocking chairs sit on their porch, perches for two black cats.
    Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Drivers will no longer be able to travel straight through the corridor, though county leaders say local access will remain available for people who live or work in the area.
    Nina Burns, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Large subdivisions continue to spring up off of the I-84 corridor, particularly in Southwest Boise off Cole Road.
    Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
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  • Narrow, winding streets and passageways lead up to the centuries-old Eglise Saint-Sauveur for sweeping views of the rugged valley.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Dramatic videos posted on social media and verified by NBC News show security forces firing tear gas at Tehran’s main bazaar Tuesday as protesters scramble for cover into passageways and narrow streets.
    Henry Austin, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
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  • The neighborhood/area The crown jewel of the Contemporary’s location is without a doubt the Magic Kingdom, which is a short walk away or one stop on the monorail—which stops right inside the hotel on the main concourse.
    Valerie Marino, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
  • There will be no fancy concourses or luxury boxes here.
    Chris Johnston, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026

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“Gallery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gallery. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.

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