Gallery Meaning
/ˈɡæl.ə.ɹi/Definition, CEFR level A2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAn institution, building, or room for the exhibition and conservation of important objects, especially works of art.
nounAn establishment that buys, sells, and displays works of art.
Sentence Examples
Where's the nearest art gallery?
The New York Times reviews her gallery all the time.
The gallery was named after its most generous benefactor.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She visited the art ____ to see the new exhibition of modern paintings.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
We visited a local art ____ to see a new exhibition of sculptures and oil paintings by local artists.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English galery, gallerye, from Middle French galerie, gallerie, from Old French galerie, gallerie (“a long portico, a gallery”), from Medieval Latin galeria (“gallery”), of unknown origin. Perhaps an alteration of Latin galilea (“church porch”), probably from Latin Galilaea, Galilee, region of Israel. More at Galilee.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Capello was missing his son's wedding in Milan to take charge – yet his reshaped England team gave him cause for a double celebration as they overturned the odds in front of a delighted Wembley gallery."
— 2011 November 12, “International friendly: England 1-0 Spain”, in BBC Sport:
"Rose and Valerie, screaming from the gallery
Say he must go free"
— 1969, Paul McCartney, “Maxwell's Silver Hammer”, in Abbey Road, performed by The Beatles:
"At about 2500 r.p.m., as much oil is by-passed through the cooler as the amount delivered to the main gallery and at higher engine speeds the flow through the cooler is appreciably greater."
— 2012, Colin Campbell, The Sports Car: Its design and performance, page 92:
"Metal grit from a previous engine failure was lodged in the oil galleries and had come loose upon driving the vehicle."
— 2014, Tim Gilles, Automotive Engines, page 164:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
She visited the art ____ to see the new exhibition of modern paintings.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
We visited a local art ____ to see a new exhibition of sculptures and oil paintings by local artists.