Gallery: meaning, definitions and examples

This can be a repetition of the first 'gallery' entry. If so, context and examples are the same as the first.

• We visited the new art gallery downtown
• The gallery had an impressive collection of modern art

Exhibition space is a broad term referring to any area designated for showcasing items, which can range from art to products or artifacts. It can be used in museums, art galleries, or trade shows.

• The museum's exhibition space is currently featuring ancient Egyptian artifacts
• The conference hall has been converted into an exhibition space for new tech products

A showroom is a place where products, especially those related to retail or manufacturing like furniture, cars, or appliances, are displayed for customers to view and purchase. Unlike galleries, showrooms are typically focused on selling items.

• We went to the car showroom to check out the new models
• The furniture showroom had some great deals

An exhibit area refers to a designated space within a larger location, such as a museum or a convention center, where exhibitions, typically temporary, are displayed. It does not necessarily imply artworks and can include other types of exhibits.

• The dinosaur fossils are displayed in the exhibit area of the museum
• They set up a special exhibit area for the tech exposition

This word is commonly used to refer to a place where artwork is displayed and viewed. It can also imply a space in a theater above the main floor for the audience.

• We visited an art gallery downtown to see the latest exhibition.
• He always prefers to sit in the gallery during the opera.

This term is typically used to describe an elevated platform that extends from the wall of a building, often used for enjoying the view or for additional seating, especially in theaters and auditoriums.

• She loves to relax on the balcony with her morning coffee.
• They had to buy tickets in the balcony because the main floor was sold out.

This word is used to refer to a low-ceilinged story between two main ones in a building, often between the ground floor and the first floor. In theaters, it refers to the first few rows of seats just above the main floor.

• The restaurant includes a mezzanine level for private dining.
• They have excellent seats in the mezzanine for the concert.