galley
A galley is a type of kitchen or cooking area on a ship. It's usually small and can be found on both big and little boats.
When people talk about galleys, they often mean a long, narrow room with counters and appliances where you cook meals when you're out at sea. Some yachts have fancy galleys that are like mini-kitchens with high-end appliances. Even in really small sailboats, there might be a tiny galley for making basic snacks or coffee. Some people call it the kitchen on their boat because, well, it's where they do all their cooking!
How common is "galley"?
Word galley is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions
noun
(nautical, historical) A long, slender ship propelled primarily by oars, whether having masts and sails or not; usually a rowed warship used in the Mediterranean from the 16th century until the modern era.
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