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galleries

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈɡæɫɝiz// UK //ɡˈæləɹiz// gal·leries

n. rooms or buildings where you can look at paintings, sculptures, and other types of art. They are often open to the public for people to enjoy.

n. rooms or buildings dedicated to the exhibition of artworks, typically paintings or sculptures. Often used to refer to the upper floor or balcony area in a theatre or church.


SIMPLE

The city has many art galleries that are free to visit.

CONTEXTUAL

We spent the entire afternoon wandering through the modern art galleries in the city center.

COMPLEX

While the main floor was crowded with tourists, the upper galleries offered a quiet vantage point from which to observe the cathedral's intricate stone carvings and stained glass.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of 'gallery'. When referring to the people in a theatre, it is often used with a singular verb in British English.

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