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play to the gallery

play to the gal·ler·y
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pley too stressed th ee gal-uh-ree, gal-ree]
    • /pleɪ tu stressed ði ˈgæl ə ri, ˈgæl ri/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pley too stressed th ee gal-uh-ree, gal-ree]
    • /pleɪ tu stressed ði ˈgæl ə ri, ˈgæl ri/

Definitions of play to the gallery words

  • noun plural play to the gallery a raised area, often having a stepped or sloping floor, in a theater, church, or other public building to accommodate spectators, exhibits, etc. 1
  • noun plural play to the gallery the uppermost of such areas in a theater, usually containing the cheapest seats. 1
  • noun plural play to the gallery the occupants of such an area in a theater. 1
  • noun plural play to the gallery the general public, especially when regarded as having popular or uncultivated tastes. 1
  • noun plural play to the gallery any group of spectators or observers, as at a golf match, a Congressional session, etc. 1
  • noun plural play to the gallery a room, series of rooms, or building devoted to the exhibition and often the sale of works of art. 1
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Origin of play to the gallery

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Old French galerie < Medieval Latin galeria, by dissimilation or suffix replacement from galilea, galilæa galilee

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Parts of speech for Play to the gallery

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Play to the gallery

play to the gallery popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for play to the gallery

verb play to the gallery

  • grandstand — the main seating area of a stadium, racetrack, parade route, or the like, usually consisting of tiers with rows of individual seats.
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