Synonyms for

Gallery

Verb / ˈgælɜ:i: / Another word for gallery — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a room or building for exhibiting works of art

Synonyms & similar words

verandah artgallery drift picturegallery veranda heading museum exhibit showroom showcase exposition salon collection gathering presentation array assemblage

Synonyms by register

Formal

exhibition collection display repository

Informal

show spot place hangout

Literary

saloon atelier studio

Antonyms

storehouse warehouse stockroom depot storage archive

Common collocations

  • art gallery
  • picture gallery
  • photo gallery
  • art exhibition
  • public gallery
  • private gallery
  • gallery owner
  • gallery space

Word family

noun gallery
verb gallery

Usage note

While 'gallery' can refer to a place for art, it also has a specific meaning in architecture as a long, narrow room or passage. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion.

Example sentences

  1. I went to the gallery to see the new art exhibit.
  2. The gallery was filled with beautiful paintings and sculptures.
  3. We had a class trip to the art gallery.
  4. I love going to the gallery to see the latest art pieces.
  5. The gallery owner was very friendly and informative.

Quotes

  • Art is not what you see, but what you make others see. - Edgar Degas
  • Every artist was first an amateur. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls. - Pablo Picasso

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