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 inexpensive studio space and the innovative community being formed by his gallery, Library Street Collective, persuaded him to stay. Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026 While Fuller’s may now be surrounded by breweries and art galleries, the old-school luncheonette holds strong. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026 A little farther on, the Distillery District offers a different kind of browse, with heritage buildings now home to galleries, boutiques, and bars. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026 In the course of dealing art for half a century, Gagosian has cut the ribbon on dozens of gallery spaces, at least 10 different addresses in New York alone. Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gallery
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Noun
  • The 5,100square-foot museum, designed in the shape of a wave, maintains a collection of vintage and signature surfboards that are rotated between displays.
    Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Located in the Tuscan countryside 30 minutes from Florence, the property offers plenty of space and a peaceful escape with easy access to a wealth of museums, galleries, restaurants, and boutiques.
    Jessica Puckett, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
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  • Buttons displaying preferred pronouns (he/him, he/them, she/them) were placed in the main conference hallway, free to take.
    David Weigel, semafor.com, 29 Apr. 2026
  • After that single hallway run-in a decade ago, neither woman encountered the other again until the buildup for this fight began.
    Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
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  • He was found a short time later under a porch nearby, still nude with his hospital gown and a 10mm handgun, prosecutors said.
    Darius Johnson, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Try combining several varieties with similar needs, and experiment to find the best mix for your porch or patio.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
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  • To help offset traffic issues, a LAX Metro expansion improved airport connectivity in 2025, adding new rail stations serving Inglewood, Westchester, and the Crenshaw corridor.
    Kaila Yu, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Washington routinely installs foreign flags along major corridors near the White House and federal office buildings during state visits and other high-level diplomatic events, a long-standing practice meant to honor visiting leaders and signal the significance of the occasion.
    Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2026
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  • Wider passageway openings, zero-threshold transitions, clear circulation paths, and flush decking are all becoming standard features, says Musso.
    Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2026
  • The Khuran Strait is a narrower passageway that runs north of the Strait of Hormuz.
    Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
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  • The signs shout at us from sidewalks and from the concourses of shopping malls.
    Stephanie Hughes, Bloomberg, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Just as the massive crane and sprawling construction equipment dominating the stadium concourse were impossible to miss, so too were Charlotte’s quarterbacks, unmistakable in their red practice jerseys.
    Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026

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“Gallery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gallery. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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