gallerias
Covered shopping passages
Gallerias is the plural of galleria, a covered shopping arcade or mall, typically featuring a glass roof and upscale retail stores.
The term evokes European-style elegance, borrowed from Italian: The gallerias downtown attract tourists and locals alike.
Many American shopping centers use the name to suggest sophistication.
Roofed central hall
- skylightWindow in a roof
- walkwaysPaths designated for pedestrians
- escalatorAutomated people-lifting stairs
- anchorSecures ships to seabed
boutiques · kiosk · directory · multiplex · parking · plaza · retailers · tenants
Sales to end users
- merchandiseCommercial products offered
- boutiquesSmall fashionable stores
- apparelClothing collectively
- fashionCurrent popular trend
footwear · jewelry · cosmetics · electronics · windowshopping · sales · discounts · checkout
Arched passageway or gaming hall
- colonnadeRow supporting a roof
- vaultedCurved overhead, or leaped
- ironworkObjects shaped from heated metal
- passageSegment of text
ornate · neoclassical · Victorian · Milanese · clerestory · marble · façade · arches
Showy, abundant prosperity
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
- prestigeReputation commanding admiration
- designerOne who plans appearances
- exclusiveLimited to one group
high-end · glamour · chic · sophistication · affluence · upscale · refined · chandeliers
Collection overseer
- installationsPlaced and secured equipment
- showcaseCabinet for displaying items
- collectionGathered set of items
- exhibitsDisplays for viewing
display · vernissage · opening · reception · viewing · catalogue · docent · tour
atrium
Roofed central hall
- skylightWindow in a roof
- walkwaysPaths designated for pedestrians
- escalatorAutomated people-lifting stairs
anchor · boutiques · kiosk · directory · multiplex · parking · plaza · retailers · tenants · strollers
retail
Sales to end users
- merchandiseCommercial products offered
- boutiquesSmall fashionable stores
- apparelClothing collectively
fashion · footwear · jewelry · cosmetics · electronics · windowshopping · sales · discounts · checkout · aisle
arcade
Arched passageway or gaming hall
- colonnadeRow supporting a roof
- vaultedCurved overhead, or leaped
- ironworkObjects shaped from heated metal
passage · ornate · neoclassical · Victorian · Milanese · clerestory · marble · façade · arches · skylights
opulence
Showy, abundant prosperity
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
- prestigeReputation commanding admiration
- designerOne who plans appearances
exclusive · high-end · glamour · chic · sophistication · affluence · upscale · refined · chandeliers · gilded
curator
Collection overseer
- installationsPlaced and secured equipment
- showcaseCabinet for displaying items
- collectionGathered set of items
exhibits · display · vernissage · opening · reception · viewing · catalogue · docent · tour · artifacts
galleriasopen-air markets
Outdoor commercial gathering spaces
street markets · outdoor markets · bazaars · flea markets · farmers markets
galleriasdiscount stores
Retailers selling below standard prices
big-box stores · warehouse clubs · strip malls · dollar stores · thrift shops
galleriasflea markets
Outdoor secondhand sales
swap meets · thrift stores · dollar stores · big-box stores · strip malls
- art galleriesSpaces showcasing visual works
- photo galleriesVenues displaying photographs
- public galleriesFreely accessible art venues
- shooting galleriesFacilities for target practice
- peanut galleriesBalcony seats with vocal spectators
- private galleriesInvitation-only art venues