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galaxy

Pronunciation: [ˈɡæl.ək.si]

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Learn how to use galaxy in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “astronomy”

(noun) a huge group of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity. Our planet Earth is part of a galaxy called the Milky Way. It's like a big space neighborhood with lots of stars and planets.

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The Milky Way galaxy contains billions of stars and many planets.

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There is no galaxy that matches the size of our Milky Way.

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How many galaxies do you think are in the universe?

Context: “figurative/colloquial”

(noun) a large and impressive group of things or people. For example, when we talk about a galaxy of famous actors, we mean a big collection of very well-known people.

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The movie featured a galaxy of talented actors from all around the world.

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There wasn't much of a galaxy of options at the small store; only a few items were available.

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Can you think of a galaxy of artists who have shaped music today?

How to pronounce galaxy

Pronunciation: [ˈɡæl.ək.si]

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