galaxy

noun
UK: /ˈɡæl.ək.si/
US: /ˈɡæl.ək.si/

  1. A very large group of stars and planets.

    1. Our galaxy has many stars. [ ] [ ]
    2. Scientists are studying a distant galaxy to learn about the universe. [ ] [ ]

  2. A group of many famous or important people or things.

    1. She is part of a galaxy of stars. [ ] [ ]
    2. The museum displayed a galaxy of artistic masterpieces from around the world. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

cosmos universe collection

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "galaxy" in English means: A very large group of stars and planets., A group of many famous or important people or things..

The phonetic transcription of "galaxy" is /ˈɡæl.ək.si/ in British English and /ˈɡæl.ək.si/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "galaxy": cosmos, universe, collection.

Example usage of "galaxy": "Our galaxy has many stars.". More examples on the page.