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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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Photo : Celeste Godoy Photography The galley kitchen.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2025
Later, in the galley, Jason makes a joke about needing his M&M’s in order to function properly, and Marina missteps.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
The living and dining areas share an open floor plan; the galley kitchen, with its sleek, warmed-toned wood cabinets, is separate.
—Lana Bortolot, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Snacks were available in the galley all night and my lemon and ricotta hotcakes breakfast was rich and hearty, accompanied by a banana, coconut and mango smoothie.
—Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2025
Later, in the galley, Jason makes a joke about needing his M&M’s in order to function properly, and Marina missteps.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
The living and dining areas share an open floor plan; the galley kitchen, with its sleek, warmed-toned wood cabinets, is separate.
—Lana Bortolot, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Snacks were available in the galley all night and my lemon and ricotta hotcakes breakfast was rich and hearty, accompanied by a banana, coconut and mango smoothie.
—Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 24 Mar. 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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