Gallery

What “Gallery” means

Noun

1. An institution, building, or room for the exhibition and conservation of important objects, especially works of art.
2. An establishment that buys, sells, and displays works of art.
3. The uppermost seating area projecting from the rear or side walls of a theater, concert hall, or auditorium.
4. The spectators at an event, collectively.
5. The part of a courtroom, often elevated and in the rear, where seating for the public audience is facilitated during trial.

Verb

1. To show off.

Where the word comes from

From Middle English galery, gallerye, from Middle French galerie, gallerie, from Old French galerie, gallerie (“a long portico, a gallery”), from Medieval Latin galeria (“gallery”), of unknown origin. Perhaps an alteration of Latin galilea (“church porch”), probably from Latin Galilaea, Galilee, region of Israel. More at Galilee.

Business name ideas with “Gallery”

Industries where “Gallery” fits

We suggest this word for 2 business types and industries, including:

• Art Gallery
• Art Dealers