Definition of Gallery
Quick Meaning of Gallery
A place where paintings, sculptures, and other artworks are shown to the public.
Detailed Definition of Gallery
A room or building for displaying works of art, or a long narrow room or passage.
How to Pronounce Gallery
Stress pattern: Ooo (3-syllable word).
Tip: Three syllables: GAL-uh-ree. Stress on first syllable. Middle syllable is unstressed schwa /ə/.
Watch out: Often mispronounced as GAL-er-ee with emphasis on middle syllable; stress first.
Origin and Etymology of Gallery
From Old French galerie, from Italian galleria.
How to Use Gallery in a Sentence
Each example shows “gallery” with a CEFR level so learners can pick examples that match their fluency.
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“We visited the modern art gallery last Saturday.”
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“The museum has an entire gallery dedicated to Renaissance paintings.”
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“Her photography exhibition opens at the downtown gallery next month.”
Synonyms and Antonyms of Gallery
Common Synonyms for Gallery
Smart Synonyms for Gallery — When to Use Each
- museum
- when the institution holds large collections for education
- exhibition
- for temporary displays of artworks
- studio
- when referring to an artist's own workspace
Common Collocations with Gallery
These phrases pair with “gallery” in everyday English:
- art gallery
- visit a gallery
- gallery opening
- gallery wall
- commercial gallery
Common Mistakes When Using Gallery
Even fluent speakers slip up with “gallery”. Here’s how to avoid the most common errors:
- ✗ Wrong: I went to the gallery for see the paintings.
- ✓ Correct: I went to the gallery to see the paintings.
- Why: Use infinitive 'to' before the verb, not 'for'.
- ✗ Wrong: The gallery has a lot of famous paintings.
- ✓ Correct: The gallery has many famous paintings.
- Why: 'A lot of' is informal; use 'many' in formal writing.
Other Forms of Gallery
- Noun: gallery
Frequently Asked Questions About Gallery
What is the meaning of "Gallery"?
A place where paintings, sculptures, and other artworks are shown to the public.
How do you pronounce "Gallery"?
The IPA is /ˈɡæləri/. Three syllables: GAL-uh-ree. Stress on first syllable. Middle syllable is unstressed schwa /ə/.
What part of speech is "Gallery"?
"Gallery" is a noun at A2 level (Common European Framework).
What are synonyms for "Gallery"?
Common synonyms include museum, exhibition space, hall.
How do you use "Gallery" in a sentence?
For example: "We visited the modern art gallery last Saturday."