galleria
/ˌɡæləˈriːə/
NOUN
1. Indoor shopping arcade
An indoor area or covered courtyard containing shops, typically arranged around a central open space or passageway.
1.1. Covered shopping areas
A roofed public shopping space containing multiple stores, often with walkways and shared areas for visitors.
Synonyms
Examples
- The new galleria features dozens of shops and restaurants.
- Visitors can enjoy shopping and dining inside the spacious galleria.
Related Words
- marketplace
- bazaar
- retail center
- commercial complex
1.2. Covered courtyard and passageway
An enclosed or roofed architectural space with walkways, courtyards, or connecting passages, sometimes surrounded by shops.
Synonyms
- arcade
- atrium
- atrium court
- covered courtyard
- concourse
Examples
- The historic galleria connects several buildings through a covered walkway.
- Natural light fills the central galleria beneath its glass roof.
Related Words
- piazza
- plaza
- peristyle
- colonnade
- passageway