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Gallery

UK /["/ˈɡæləri/"]/US /["/ˈɡæləri/"]/

Definition

a room or building for showing works of art, especially to the public

In simple words: A place where art is shown.

Examples

The art gallery displayed a variety of contemporary paintings.
She was excited to visit the new photography gallery in town.
The gallery was crowded with art lovers during the exhibition opening.
His photography gallery features stunning landscapes.
They organized a gallery walk to showcase local artists.

Usage notes

Use 'gallery' when talking about places that display art. It is appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, like when discussing exhibitions.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'gallery' as a 'gallery of treasures' to remember it's a place for valuable artwork.

Collocations

art
exhibition
fine-art
go to
visit
display something
exhibit something
feature something
space
exhibit
exhibition
at a/the gallery
in a/the gallery
art
exhibition
fine-art
go to
visit
display something
exhibit something
feature something
space
exhibit
exhibition
at a/the gallery
in a/the gallery
long
wide
first-floor
in a/the gallery

Synonyms

exhibition space
art space
art show
display
collection

Antonyms

clutter
disarray

Common mistakes

Confused with 'galley', which is a type of kitchen or boat.
Use 'galleries' as a singular noun.
Mixing it with 'museum' when they are not the same.