Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of gallery
"The museum visitors wandered through the galleries, admiring paintings from every era in Europe."
In plain English: Galleries are rooms filled with art for people to look at.
"We walked through the art galleries to see the paintings up close."
Usage: In everyday usage, galleries refer to long covered passages or rooms with open sides, such as art galleries for displaying paintings or legislative galleries in government buildings. Avoid confusing this term with the singular concept of a single room unless specifically referring to multiple distinct spaces.
Derived from the Latin gallus, originally meaning "cock" or "rooster," this term entered English via Old French to denote covered walkways in cathedrals where roosters were kept. Over time, the specific reference shifted to describe long rooms with windows on one side used for viewing art or exhibitions.