galleria

[ gal-uh-ree-uh ]

noun

1. a spacious passageway, court, or indoor mall, usually with a vaulted roof and lined with commercial establishments.
2. gallery ( defs 7, 8, 9, 10 ).

galleria

/ ˌɡæləˈriːə /

noun

1. a central court through several storeys of a shopping centre or department store onto which shops or departments open at each level

Word History and Origins

Origin of galleria¹

1900–05; < Italian. See gallery

Word History and Origins

Origin of galleria¹

C20: from Italian; see gallery

Example Sentences

A trio of shimmering skyscrapers would feature luxury condos, a five-star hotel and an open-air galleria with retailers and restaurants.

From New York Times

The sunlight-filled galleria at the back of the house was also part of the expansion, as was the great room.

From Washington Post

The company’s flagship store in Waikiki opened in 1975 and is now the chain’s sixth largest galleria store worldwide.

From Washington Times

There will also be smaller video screens near the west entrance of the galleria, to help on nights with multiple games.

From Seattle Times

It’s much bigger and more pervasive than Hawkins’ shiny new galleria.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bazaar
• boutique
• co-op
• discount store
• flea market
• mall
• mart
• outlet
• shop
• shopping center
• supermarket