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Gallery
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Definition
A long, narrow passage or corridor, often with windows or openings along one side. In institutional contexts, a gallery is a room or series of rooms designed to display art or other objects. Galleries can be interior passages or covered walkways.
Example
The Gallery of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles (1682) is a famously long, ornate gallery lined with arched mirrors and windows.