gallery
11 synonyms for gallery, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A room or building used to display works of art.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use gallery
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
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.
Full origin of gallery →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.
