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Gallery

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈɡæləri/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈɡæləri/"]/

Meaning of Gallery

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

In simple words: A place where art is shown.

Gallery in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Gallery

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.

Related words

Collocations with 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
• 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 for Gallery

• exhibition space
• art space
• art show
• display
• collection

Opposites of Gallery

• clutter
• disarray

Common mistakes with Gallery

• 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.

Frequently asked questions about Gallery

What does Gallery mean?

A place where art is shown.

What is the definition of Gallery?

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

How do you use Gallery in a sentence?

The art gallery displayed a variety of contemporary paintings.

Can you give another example of Gallery?

She was excited to visit the new photography gallery in town.

What are synonyms for Gallery?

Common alternatives include exhibition space, art space, art show, display, collection.

What is the opposite of Gallery?

Opposite meanings include clutter, disarray.

What words go with Gallery?

It commonly pairs with 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.

What are common mistakes when using Gallery?

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.

How do you pronounce Gallery?

US: /["/ˈɡæləri/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɡæləri/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Gallery?

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

What CEFR level is Gallery?

"Gallery" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.