galore

adjective

gə-ˈlȯr How to pronounce galore (audio)
Definition of galorenext
1
as in plentiful
pouring forth in great amounts there was food galore at our Thanksgiving meal

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2
as in ample
being more than enough without being excessive with restaurants galore, the city is an epicure's delight

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Recent Examples of galore Meanwhile, the Intel processor keeps apps zipping along, and the generous hard drive is enough to store movies galore. — Sascha Brodsky, Popular Mechanics, 10 Nov. 2022 Elsewhere on the red carpet, there were tuxes galore from the male stars, and plenty of poppy pins. — Emily Burack, Town & Country, 9 Nov. 2022 Arizona essentially doubled up yardage on the team with reasons galore to corner the market on momentum. — San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Sep. 2022 Finally, Gould included callbacks galore in this farewell to the Heisenberg-verse. — Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2022 See All Example Sentences for galore
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galore
  1. plentiful
  2. ample
  3. abundant
  4. generous
  5. lavish
  6. copious
  7. excessive
Adjective
  • Many foresters and fire ecologists argue the plentiful baby conifers behind Reichardt’s home will struggle to compete with the fast-growing shrubs for sunlight, water and soil nutrients.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Iced tea—now a southern summer staple—originated in the north, where ice was more plentiful.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 July 2026
Definition of plentiful
Adjective
  • Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • Like many of the teams known to be on James’ preferred list, the 76ers can offer a starting spot, ample playing time and the opportunity to continue an incredible legacy.
    — Tony Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of ample
Adjective
  • The pan de yuca, a gluten-free cheesy roll made from cassava starch is a standout, as is the abundant fresh fruit and fruit juice.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • While magnesium is relatively abundant, lithium and nickel are present in much smaller quantities.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026
Definition of abundant
Adjective
  • For the first time since at least 1974, new homes are selling for less than existing ones, and the culprit is a mix of builders getting generous and sellers refusing to budge.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 15 July 2026
  • Each bite felt grounded, familiar, and generous, the kind of food that matches a courtyard full of old walls and low conversation.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of generous
Adjective
  • All the gold is gone, and there’s barely enough to pay her soldiers, let alone throw a lavish coronation.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • In 2018, the pair were married at a lavish ceremony in Windsor.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of lavish
Adjective
  • Quench them with a copious deluge of water and stir to guarantee complete cooling.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • On Monday, the Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued a statement on Facebook announcing the arrests, as well as the seizure of copious amounts of drugs over the course of Phish’s three shows at the Ruoff Music Center.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2026
Definition of copious
Adjective
  • Tammy Abraham left soon after Tuchel arrived while most of the forwards — with the exceptions of Mason Mount and Kai Havertz — grew tired of the manager’s excessive candour.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • If the prospect of lines, crowds, and excessive noise is deterring you from a vacation this summer, then the area around Shippea Hill is the ultimate antidote.
    — Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
Definition of excessive

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