noun
galley
GA-lee
Galley (noun) means the kitchen area on a ship or aircraft. Example: “The flight attendants prepared meals in the galley.”
noun
1
The kitchen area on a ship or aircraft.
"The flight attendants prepared meals in the galley."
"The ship's galley was cramped but efficient."
2
A long, low, oar-powered ship historically used in the Mediterranean.
"Ancient galleys relied on rows of oarsmen for speed in battle."
3
In printing, a proof copy of text set in type before final layout.
"The editor marked corrections on the galley proof."
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.
Common pairings
galley proof
galley slave
ship's galley
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Word forms
- Plural
- galleys, gallies
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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.
