Words / B2

GAL-uh-ksee/ˈɡæləksi/

A galaxy is a huge system of stars: the Milky Way galaxy; a distant galaxy. Universe is everything; solar system is one star plus planets — a classic exam trap. Informal: a galaxy of stars (celebrities). The galaxy module moved online. Do not call the solar system a galaxy.

Meaning

A huge system of stars; also (informal) a glittering group of people.

Examples

• “The observatory night was clouded out, so the galaxy module moved online.”
• “A galaxy of experts sat on the panel, which is the glittering-group metaphor.”

Good to know

a spiral / distant galaxy; the Milky Way. Trap: universe / solar system. Informal: a galaxy of + people. Physics and arts pages.

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