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galleria

Galleria (noun) means a covered shopping arcade or indoor space lined with stores. Example: “They spent the afternoon browsing shops in the galleria.”

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A covered shopping arcade or indoor space lined with stores.
"They spent the afternoon browsing shops in the galleria."

How to use galleria

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn indoor shopping arcade, often glass-roofed.

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Word forms

gallerias plural

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Etymology

Borrowed directly from Italian galleria, the same root that gives English "gallery."

Origin: Italian

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Frequently asked questions

What does “galleria” mean?

The word “galleria” means a covered shopping arcade or indoor space lined with stores. In plain terms, an indoor shopping arcade, often glass-roofed.

How do you use “galleria” in a sentence?

Here is “galleria” used in a sentence: “They spent the afternoon browsing shops in the galleria.”

What part of speech is “galleria”?

“Galleria” is a noun.

Where does the word “galleria” come from?

The word “galleria” comes from Italian. Borrowed directly from Italian galleria, the same root that gives English "gallery.".

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