gallery — a room or building for displaying works of art
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a room or building for displaying works of art
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡæləri/
Example Sentences
- The cat accidentally knocked over a sculpture in the gallery and became an art critic overnight.
- She opened her own gallery to showcase local artists' work.
- The museum's gallery was so quiet you could hear people thinking about art.
gallery
NOUN[/ˈɡæləri/]
a room or building for displaying works of art
Visitors admired beautiful paintings in the art gallery.
The gallery displayed works by talented young artists. (GALLERY = GATHER THE ART.)
The artist sold a painting in the gallery, earned a salary, and finally enjoyed a little luxury.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Medieval Latin 'galeria', originally referring to a long corridor or cloister in churches and monasteries. Over time, the meaning evolved to denote a space for displaying artworks and collections.
Breakdown
Medieval Latin 'galeria' (long corridor, cloister) → gallery. The root may be connected to Old French 'galerie', potentially derived from Greek 'gale' (weasel) or relating to covered passageways in medieval architecture.
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📝Examples
“The cat accidentally knocked over a sculpture in the gallery and became an art critic overnight.”
“She opened her own gallery to showcase local artists' work.”
“The museum's gallery was so quiet you could hear people thinking about art.”
“Students gathered in the gallery to discuss the exhibition.”
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