galley
Galley (noun) means the kitchen area on a ship or aircraft. Example: “The flight attendants prepared meals in the galley.”
How to use galley
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA ship's or plane's kitchen, an old oar-powered warship, or a preliminary print proof.
Word forms
galleys plural, gallies plural, Galleys plural
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Etymology
From Old French galee, ultimately from a Byzantine Greek word possibly related to a term for a small shark or dogfish, referencing the ship's sleek shape.
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What does “galley” mean?
The word “galley” means the kitchen area on a ship or aircraft. In plain terms, a ship's or plane's kitchen, an old oar-powered warship, or a preliminary print proof.
How do you pronounce “galley”?
“Galley” is pronounced GA-lee (/ˈɡæli/ in IPA).
How do you use “galley” in a sentence?
Here is “galley” used in a sentence: “The flight attendants prepared meals in the galley.”
What is another word for “galley”?
Words with a similar meaning to “galley” include lymphad.
What part of speech is “galley”?
“Galley” is a noun.
Where does the word “galley” come from?
The word “galley” comes from Old French. From Old French galee, ultimately from a Byzantine Greek word possibly related to a term for a small shark or dogfish, referencing the ship's sleek shape.
How many meanings does “galley” have?
“Galley” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the kitchen area on a ship or aircraft.