Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Galaxy.
How to pronounce galaxy:
US
Galaxy - as a noun
A splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)
Tufted evergreen perennial herb having spikes of tiny white flowers and glossy green round to heart-shaped leaves that become coppery to maroon or purplish in fall
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
(astronomy) a collection of star systems; any of the billions of systems each having many stars and nebulae and dust
Example: "`extragalactic nebula' is a former name for `galaxy'"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The Milky Way is our galaxy."
"The Andromeda galaxy is the closest spiral galaxy to our Milky Way."
"The galaxy Messier 87 contains a supermassive black hole at its center."
"The Eye of Sauron nebula resembles a giant cosmic eye in the galaxy IC 2169."
"Astronomers have discovered an ultra-diffuse galaxy with very few visible stars."
Word Game Points
Is GALAXY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, galaxy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GALAXY has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is GALAXY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, galaxy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGALAXY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is GALAXY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, galaxy is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGALAXY has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
