galore

word

Definition

Used after a noun to mean there is a large amount or number of something; in great quantity.

Usage & Nuances

Always comes after the noun it describes: 'prizes galore', never 'galore prizes'. Used mainly in informal and enthusiastic contexts. Often emphasizes abundance or excess in a cheerful way.

Spanish: a montones - en abundancia Portuguese (BR): de monte - em abundância Portuguese (PT): às centenas - em abundância Chinese (Simplified): 大量 - 丰富 Chinese (Traditional): 大量 - 豐富 Hindi: प्रचुर मात्रा में - बहुतायत से Arabic: بكثرة - وفرة

Example Sentences

There are books galore in the library.

basic

You will find snacks galore at the party.

basic

Prizes galore await the winners.

basic

It was a tech fair with gadgets galore everywhere you looked.

natural

Cookies galore—help yourself before they're gone!

natural

Last weekend we had mistakes galore during the show, but somehow it worked out.

natural