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Noun — A room or building used to display works of art.

How to use gallery

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art gallery play to the gallery shooting gallery

Etymology

From Old French galerie ("a long portico"), from Medieval Latin galeria, of uncertain origin — possibly linked to Galilee, referring to a church porch.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “gallery” mean?

The word “gallery” means a room or building used to display works of art. In plain terms, a place for displaying art, or a section of spectators/seating.

How do you pronounce “gallery”?

“Gallery” is pronounced GAL-uh-ree (/ˈɡæl.ɚ.i/ in IPA).

How do you use “gallery” in a sentence?

Here is “gallery” used in a sentence: “The new gallery is exhibiting contemporary sculpture this month.”

What part of speech is “gallery”?

“Gallery” is a noun.

Where does the word “gallery” come from?

The word “gallery” comes from Medieval Latin. From Old French galerie ("a long portico"), from Medieval Latin galeria, of uncertain origin — possibly linked to Galilee, referring to a church porch.

Is “gallery” a common word?

“Gallery” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

How many meanings does “gallery” have?

“Gallery” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a room or building used to display works of art.

What is the difference between a gallery and a museum?

A gallery mainly displays art, and the works are often for sale, especially in commercial galleries. A museum collects, preserves and exhibits objects of many kinds for education, and its pieces are generally not for sale. Galleries focus on showing art; museums focus on keeping and interpreting collections.

What are the different meanings of gallery?

Besides an art space, a gallery can be a long room or covered walkway, the highest seating tier in a theatre, a raised area for spectators such as a public gallery in parliament, or a shooting gallery. Most senses share the idea of a long room or a place for viewers.

What is an example of a gallery?

The National Gallery in London and New York's many Chelsea galleries are well-known art galleries. On a phone, the photo "gallery" borrows the word for a collection of images. In a theatre, "the gallery" is the cheap upper balcony where audiences sit.

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