gallery
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Definition
A gallery is a place where art is shown to the public, such as paintings or photographs. It can also mean a long open passage or balcony in a building, and in some contexts a collection of images online.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly, 'gallery' means an art space: 'art gallery'. In British English, it can also mean the highest seating area in a theater. In everyday tech use, 'gallery' often means the photo app or folder on a phone. Don't confuse it with 'museum': galleries mainly display art, while museums are broader and often more educational or historical.
Example Sentences
Her photos are in the phone gallery.
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That little gallery downtown always has interesting local artists.
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We visited an art gallery on Saturday.
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They stood in the upper gallery and watched the show.
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I found that picture in my gallery, but I don't remember taking it.
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Can you send me the screenshot again? It disappeared from my gallery.
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