Gallery — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈga-lə-rē/ gal·lery

Meaning & Definition of Gallery

Gallery (noun)

  1. a roofed promenade, colonnade
  2. corridor
  3. an outdoor balcony

Gallery (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a building or part of a building in which objects of interest are displayed

    "visited an array of art galleries while on vacation"

    similar: museum, salon
    related: archives, assemblage, collection, library, display, exhibition, studio

  2. a typically long narrow way connecting parts of a building

    "the guest rooms in the east wing rooms open up onto a long windowed gallery"

    similar: concourse, corridor, hall, hallway, passageway
    related: arcade, breezeway, cloister, loggia, piazza

  3. a covered structure adjoining an entrance to a building

    "a big old house with a wraparound gallery just made for a line of rocking chairs"

    similar: lanai, piazza (dialect), porch, stoop, veranda
    related: galilee, portico, sleeping porch, solarium, sunporch, sunroom, porte cochere

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Gallery

The most common words with a similar meaning to Gallery:

Dialect: piazza
museum, salon, concourse, corridor, hall, hallway, passageway, lanai, porch, stoop, veranda

Related Words for Gallery

archives, assemblage, collection, library, display, exhibition, studio, arcade, breezeway, cloister, loggia, galilee, portico, sleeping porch, solarium, sunporch, sunroom, porte cochere

Word Forms of Gallery

Inflections: galleries

Derived words: galleried (adjective), galleryite (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Gallery

Middle English gallerie, borrowed from Middle French, borrowed from Medieval Latin galeria, probably alteration (by dissimilation or suffix change) of galilea galilee

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Gallery

Words & Phrases Containing Gallery

gallery forest, fly gallery, peanut gallery, rogues' gallery, shooting gallery, play to the gallery, press gallery

Frequently Asked Questions about Gallery

What does "Gallery" mean?

"Gallery" means a roofed promenade, colonnade. As a noun, it is defined as: a roofed promenade, colonnade. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Gallery"?

Other words for "Gallery" include museum, salon, concourse, corridor, hall, hallway, passageway and lanai. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Gallery" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Gallery"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Gallery". Common alternatives include museum, salon, concourse, corridor, hall, hallway, passageway, lanai, piazza and porch.

How do you use "Gallery" in a sentence?

Examples of "Gallery" in a sentence: "visited an array of art galleries while on vacation"; "the guest rooms in the east wing rooms open up onto a long windowed gallery"; "a big old house with a wraparound gallery just made for a line of rocking chairs".

Is "Gallery" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Gallery" is a noun.

Is "Gallery" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A2-level word, "Gallery" is typical of Cambridge A2 Key (KET), PTE Academic 30–42, TOEIC Listening & Reading 225+.

How do you pronounce "Gallery"?

"Gallery" is pronounced /ˈga-lə-rē/ and divided into syllables as gal·lery.

What is the origin of the word "Gallery"?

"Gallery" comes from Middle English gallerie, borrowed from Middle French, borrowed from Medieval Latin galeria, probably alteration (by dissimilation or suffix change) of galilea galilee. First known use: 15th century.