gallery

noun

ˈga-lə-rē How to pronounce gallery (audio)
Definition of gallerynext
1
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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2
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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3
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 The pair succeed gallery founder Francisco Correa Cordero, who died suddenly this past August at the age of thirty-seven. — News Desk, Artforum, 13 Oct. 2026 On Sunday, the gallery teased New Bond Street with a larger-than-life facade featuring Depp’s art, which is on display from today through to November 15. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Additional gallery windows will capture elements from the holiday campaign and display fashions. — David Moin, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 Philbin oversaw a two-decade,$90-million renovation by Michael Maltzan Architecture that increased gallery space by 60% and added an outdoor sculpture terrace. — Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gallery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gallery
  1. museum
  2. hallway
  3. porch
  4. corridor
  5. passageway
  6. concourse
Noun
  • The biggest names in movies, music, fashion and beyond pulled out their sartorial best for the annual fundraiser that celebrates cinematic achievement and raises money for the museum.
    — Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Many commenters share personal anecdotes and express enjoyment of the museum's concept, highlighting its ability to entertain and provoke laughter.
    — Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of museum
Noun
  • Together, the four officers dragged the unconscious man into the hallway.
    — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Rodriguez also included footage of him following Castro down a hallway after a press conference in Cuba.
    — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of hallway
Noun
  • The vehicle left the road, struck a fence and hit the porch of a residence before striking a tree.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Be intentional about noticing autumn and Halloween displays on lawns and porches, which seem as popular as ever this year.
    — Dana Kelley, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of porch
Noun
  • Restaurants, grocery stores and shops depend on deliveries, yet too many commercial corridors lack adequate loading zones.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Visitors enter through a 4,000-square-foot atrium before traveling upwards through the building via corridors, monumental escalators, and galleries overlooking one another.
    — Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of corridor
Noun
  • Meanwhile, a container ship sank in the Strait of Hormuz yesterday as Iran ramps up attacks on commercial vessels in an effort to block crude exports in the passageway.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Eight venues are interconnected by hidden passageways, secret entrances, and whimsical performances.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of passageway
Noun
  • Nina nodded and looked across the restaurant to watch two tall women, flight attendants, striding resolutely through the concourse, their legs in perfect rhythm.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Plans also call for adding a second 360-concourse around the building.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of concourse

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“Gallery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gallery. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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