1
as in museum
a building or part of a building in which objects of interest are displayed visited an array of art galleries while on vacation

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
2
as in hallway
a typically long narrow way connecting parts of a building the guest rooms in the east wing rooms open up onto a long windowed gallery

Synonyms & Similar Words

3
as in verandah
Southern & Midland a covered structure adjoining an entrance to a building a big old house with a wraparound gallery just made for a line of rocking chairs

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of gallery Joining us to the gallery tonight is a young man who truly loves our police. CBS News, 5 Mar. 2025 Musk got a standing ovation − from the Republican side of the aisle, that is − when Trump acknowledged him, seated in the gallery. Susan Page, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025 The Context Trump used his address from the House chamber to introduce DJ, dressed in a Houston police uniform and seated with his father in the gallery, as the newest member of the U.S. Secret Service. Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025 Ahead of the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, set to take place on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET in Los Angeles, WWD looks back to compile the wildest red carpet moments from the SAG history, at the gallery above. Wwd Staff, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gallery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gallery
Noun
  • In Friday’s announcement, the museum said the renovations will modernize the building and expand and upgrade its Welcome Center and auditorium.
    Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
  • The first museum to be built in the city in a century, its upper volume hangs dramatically above ground, freeing up space for a generous public waterfront.
    Oscar Holland, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Ideas are shared in hallway conversations, buried in meeting notes, or remain locked in the minds of a few senior leaders.
    Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
  • The couple walked out to the hallway together during a break, each holding one of their sons.
    Jack Irvin, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Take away the living quarters, corridors, ventilators, ladders, access ways, and work spaces, and a warship can be shrunk to a remarkable degree.
    David Szondy, New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Today, white men still dominate the corridors of power.
    Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • And Breakfast If your idea of an ideal accommodation involves generous front porches, homecooked breakfast, and proprietors that feel like longtime friends, consider one of Stuart’s lovely bed and breakfasts.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Guests can find wide varieties of greenery to spruce up the living room, porch or backyard with everything from bonsai trees to bromeliads and bamboo.
    Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Daniel Petroni Photography Hidden behind a bookcase is a secret passageway that leads to the guest wing.
    Ray Parisi, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
  • There were multiple attempts to build the Panama Canal, the vital passageway between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
    Chris Mueller, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The clip also shows Belichick and Hudson walking the arena's concourse.
    Natasha Dye, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Wolves executives have said the tight layout makes for narrow concourses and long bathroom and concessions lines.
    Nick Halter, Axios, 23 Feb. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Gallery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gallery. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on gallery

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!