How to Use galley in a Sentence

galley

noun
  • The man then made his way to the galley, pried open the door and jumped.
    — The Associated Press, The Seattle Times, 26 May 2017
  • Cooks make the food in the galley; meals are not just heated up.
    — Michelle Theriault Boots, Anchorage Daily News, 31 May 2016
  • The galley kitchen was so compact that there wasn’t room for all the food.
    — Pete Wells, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2022
  • The kitchen has a galley-like feel, but what sets it apart is the storage.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Feb. 2021
  • There’s also a galley, or kitchen.
    — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2026
  • The biggest change of all was in the heart of the home, which was once a galley kitchen.
    — Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 28 Jan. 2022
  • Ellie moves fast in the galley, but Ben takes his time.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2026
  • There is a galley and a restroom and more room between the seats.
    — Scott McMurren, Anchorage Daily News, 4 Sep. 2022
  • The kitchen is nearby and arranged in a galley style.
    — Adam Williams may 24, New Atlas, 24 May 2026
  • At the moment, the stack of galleys on my desk waiting for blurbs.
    — New York Times, 25 May 2023
  • The galley kitchen connects the staff quarters to the rest of the house.
    — Sara Rodrigues, House Beautiful, 30 Dec. 2018
  • Belowdecks are two cabins, two heads, a galley and dinette.
    — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2025
  • The counter in the galley kitchen is made of red Formica, which goes with the floor.
    — Kathy McCormack, The Seattle Times, 3 June 2017
  • The galley kitchen fits a fridge, a full-size gas range and oven, as well as a large stainless steel sink.
    — Courtney Campbell, Country Living, 16 Oct. 2017
  • Techno is blasting in the bus galley.
    — Jonathan Terrell, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
  • The device is a fold-away door on the cabin side of the forward galley.
    — Zach Wichter, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The kitchen is a simple galley but could also use a refresh.
    — Katie McDonough, Curbed, 9 Feb. 2026
  • But Herb just scowled and finally threw the galley down on his desk.
    — Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2025
  • To the left is a galley kitchen with gas stove and laminate counters.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 27 Aug. 2021
  • Mike waltzes into the galley and orders an omelette from Ben.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
  • The kitchen is a classic galley with a decent amount of counter space and storage.
    — Katie McDonough, Curbed, 18 May 2026
  • Another went to the wheelhouse, and the third watched a movie in the galley.
    — Laurel Andrews, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Jan. 2018
  • Life outside the galley, meanwhile, goes on.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The narrow shape of the a galley kitchen tends to present some spacial challenges.
    — Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 1 Feb. 2023
  • Walk the aisle, do tummy time on your empty seat, and visit the galley kitchen.
    — Jocelyn Newman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Aesha brings news of the deck team’s disaster to the galley.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The equipment was in the galley above the guest sleeping quarters.
    — Washington Post, 12 Nov. 2019
  • Off the living room is a large dining room lined with windows and the galley-style kitchen.
    — New York Times, 29 Sep. 2021
  • Rayna is glad to go to the galley, then, to get away from the rest of the crew and help Rachel.
    — Justin Curto, Vulture, 21 Dec. 2021
  • Despite the horrendous vibes in the galley, the evening goes well.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 26 May 2026

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