In former times, a galley was a ship with sails and a lot of oars, which was often rowed by slaves or prisoners.
More Synonyms of galley
galley in British English
(ˈɡælɪ)
noun
1.
any of various kinds of ship propelled by oars or sails used in ancient or medieval times as a warship or as a trader
2.
the kitchen of a ship, boat, or aircraft
3.
any of various long rowing boats
4. printing
a.
(in hot-metal composition) a tray open at one end for holding composed type
b. short for galley proof
Word origin
C13: from Old French galie, from Medieval Latin galea, from Greek galaia, of unknown origin; the sense development apparently is due to the association ofa galley or slave ship with a ship's kitchen and hence with a hot furnace, trough,printer's tray, etc
galley in American English
(ˈgæli)
nounWord forms: pluralˈgalleys
1.
a long, low, usually single-decked ship propelled by oars and sails, used esp. in ancient andmedieval times: the oars were usually manned by chained slaves or convicts
2.
a.
the kitchen of a ship, boat, or airplane
b.
a small, compact, or cramped kitchen
3. British
a large rowboat
4. Printing
a.
a shallow, oblong tray for holding composed type before it is put into a form
b.
galley proof
Word origin
ME galeie < OFr galie < ML galea < MGr galaia, kind of ship < Gr galeos, shark < galeē, weasel (in reference to its speed)
Examples of 'galley' in a sentence
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DOWNSIDE The galley kitchen is a bit cramped.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This is popular with homeowners who have narrow galley kitchens at the rear.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
There are two galley kitchens and the long veranda is a great spot for lunch.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Then downstairs was one big room and a galley kitchen.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The galley kitchen and bathroom were also communal.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Strong colour can look surprisingly good in a galley kitchen.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
In the basement is a more informal family room with a galley kitchen.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
He also tries to cook in the confines of an aircraft's galley area.
The Sun (2011)
You've heard of a galley kitchen?
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
When you opened the door, there was a tiny galley kitchen with two gas rings.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The tiny galley kitchen had a rubbish stove, a table and two chairs.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The ground floor has been kept open, with a galley kitchen and a dining area.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Production companies like our galley kitchen, which is spacious and easy to film in.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
On top of the cave are two bedrooms, a galley kitchen and an attic room.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Preparing meals individually in the little galley kitchen, and suggesting good wines to go with each course.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It is probably a little more comfortable now than in its heyday - especially as the former dairy out been converted into a galley kitchen and bathroom.
The Sun (2015)
Crew members were forced to take her from her seat and strap her in a galley area, Birmingham crown court heard.
The Sun (2016)
DOWNSIDE: The galley kitchen is rather small and narrow for a family property.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Word lists with
galley
parts of an aircraft, parts of an aircraft
In other languages
galley
British English: galley NOUN
On a ship or aircraft, the galley is the kitchen.
I awake to the smell of sizzling bacon in the galley.