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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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In the galley, Ben and Alesia are getting along fine until dessert.
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
The kitchen is a simple galley but could also use a refresh.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 9 Feb. 2026
On most airlines, there is little or no CCTV in the main cabin, apart from the cockpit door and galley areas.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
The interior layout remains unchanged with the tapered rear bedroom, central sofa/dining lounge with two convertible single beds, hallway-spanning dry bathroom with separate shower and toilet/sink rooms, and rear galley.
—New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2026
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
The kitchen is a simple galley but could also use a refresh.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 9 Feb. 2026
On most airlines, there is little or no CCTV in the main cabin, apart from the cockpit door and galley areas.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
The interior layout remains unchanged with the tapered rear bedroom, central sofa/dining lounge with two convertible single beds, hallway-spanning dry bathroom with separate shower and toilet/sink rooms, and rear galley.
—New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Galley.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/galley. Accessed 14 Feb. 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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