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- galley 1a
plural galleys
1
: a ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as
a
: a long low ship used for war and trading especially in the Mediterranean Sea from the Middle Ages to the 19th century
also
: galleass
c
: a large open boat (such as a gig) formerly used in England
2
: the kitchen and cooking apparatus especially of a ship or airplane
3
a
: an oblong tray to hold especially a single column of set type
b
: a proof of typeset matter especially in a single column before being made into pages
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This week’s episode, which picks up on Ellie storming off the galley right before dinner service, is mainly concerned with this chicken-or-the-egg dilemma.
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
Our current kitchen's layout makes much more sense than the original galley kitchen layout, and sacrificing one practically closet-sized room to create a large primary bathroom has proven to be a great decision.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 31 Mar. 2026
The main deck is home to the salon, dining room, and galley, the bridge houses a lounge and an alfresco dining area aft, and the sundeck is equipped with an open-air lounge and bar.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2026
Air travelers are reacting with shock after a dead passenger’s body was reportedly stored in a heated galley for more than 13 hours on a long-haul flight, according to reports.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
Our current kitchen's layout makes much more sense than the original galley kitchen layout, and sacrificing one practically closet-sized room to create a large primary bathroom has proven to be a great decision.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 31 Mar. 2026
The main deck is home to the salon, dining room, and galley, the bridge houses a lounge and an alfresco dining area aft, and the sundeck is equipped with an open-air lounge and bar.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2026
Air travelers are reacting with shock after a dead passenger’s body was reportedly stored in a heated galley for more than 13 hours on a long-haul flight, according to reports.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
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“Galley.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/galley. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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galley
noun
gal·ley
ˈgal-ē 
plural galleys
1
: a large low ship of olden times moved by oars and sails
2
: the kitchen especially of a ship or airplane
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