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plural galleys
1
: a ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as
a
: a long low ship used for war and trading especially in the Mediterranean Sea from the Middle Ages to the 19th century
also
: galleass
c
: a large open boat (such as a gig) formerly used in England
2
: the kitchen and cooking apparatus especially of a ship or airplane
3
a
: an oblong tray to hold especially a single column of set type
b
: a proof of typeset matter especially in a single column before being made into pages
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This wasn't a big deal when camping in the same spot for a couple days, but removing all bikes and the rack itself was certainly inconvenient when trying to quickly grab food or drink out of the galley while on the road.
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New Atlas, 8 Apr. 2025
For homeowners who prefer a more open kitchen, modifications can help adapt the galley layout for a more social environment.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
The sleek galley kitchen is outfitted with top-of-the-line appliances, bespoke cabinetry, and elegant stone worktops.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2025
What about the murky ethics of selling galleys at sky-high prices despite receiving it for free?
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
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New Atlas, 8 Apr. 2025
For homeowners who prefer a more open kitchen, modifications can help adapt the galley layout for a more social environment.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
The sleek galley kitchen is outfitted with top-of-the-line appliances, bespoke cabinetry, and elegant stone worktops.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2025
What about the murky ethics of selling galleys at sky-high prices despite receiving it for free?
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for galley
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“Galley.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/galley. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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galley
noun
gal·ley
ˈgal-ē 
plural galleys
1
: a large low ship of olden times moved by oars and sails
2
: the kitchen especially of a ship or airplane
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