Definition of gallerynext
1
as in museum
a building or part of a building in which objects of interest are displayed visited an array of art galleries while on vacation

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as in hallway
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

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as in porch
Southern & Midland 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

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Recent Examples of gallery The authentic Milanese restaurant that also has locations downtown and in the Hamptons, Aspen and Palm Beach, still attracts an endless array of boldfaces to this spot among the Madison Avenue galleries. Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026 Feet on the Street’s Come Hungry, Leave Happy tour guides people through the best food vendors, notable art murals and either a jazz club, art gallery, and/or a letterpress shop in the district. Jen Crystal, Midwest Living, 22 May 2026 When her mother died in 2012, Hasbun inherited the gallery’s archives and began combing through them. Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 22 May 2026 The art fair, which opened last week in Limassol, Cyprus (May 15-17, 2026), featured 26 invited local and international galleries, presenting over 150 artists from more than 20 countries. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for gallery
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Noun
  • When visiting Vevey, travelers can discover the town’s art galleries, music festivals, and theaters, as well as Alimentarium, the world’s first museum dedicated to food and nutrition, and Chaplin’s World, a museum honoring Charlie Chaplin housed in his former residence.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
  • The Illinois State Historical Society announced the 2026 Best of Illinois History Awards winners during an April 25 luncheon in Springfield, recognizing more than two dozen authors, students, teachers, historical societies and museums from across the state.
    Jim Dudlicek, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
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  • Beran shed a few tears in her office before wiping her eyes with a tissue, straightening her shoulders and heading into the hallway.
    Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 28 May 2026
  • The question reaches far beyond immigration to school hallways, online group chats, political rallies, classrooms, and playgrounds.
    Marc Brackett, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2026
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  • Deputies responded to the 30700 block of 165th Street East and found Grillmair on the porch with a fatal gunshot wound.
    Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 26 May 2026
  • One evening, while enjoying a cigar on her porch in California, she was inspired to attempt the same, but with American whiskey.
    David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
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  • The ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has created uncertainty for hundreds of ships and around 20,000 seafarers waiting for news of an agreement to reopen the crucial shipping corridor.
    Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 29 May 2026
  • Clean streets, safe neighborhoods, reliable infrastructure, and vibrant commercial corridors are essential to attracting and retaining talent and businesses.
    Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
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  • Rain is forecast on Saturday afternoon, which could complicate the mission which involves navigating steep passageways within the cavern.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
  • But going a little deeper, the YouTube series follows people going through these passageways and ending up in an endless series of mostly empty rooms, a maze that goes on forever, and they are often stalked by unknown monstrous creatures.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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  • This wine bar tucked at the end of the concourse is a lovely way to pass an hour or two.
    Kate Williams, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
  • More units are planned across both concourses.
    Omar Kardoudi May 18, New Atlas, 18 May 2026

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“Gallery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gallery. Accessed 30 May. 2026.

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