Cool MateGallery
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.