Galaxy

/ˈɡæləksi/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction.

The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system.

Any large system resembling a galaxy, especially in terms of a multitude of similar entities.

The internet has created a galaxy of information available at our fingertips.

A distinguished group of people, especially in a particular field.

The film festival attracted a galaxy of stars from Hollywood.

From Latin 'galaxias', from Greek 'galaxias kyklos', meaning 'milky circle'.

galaxy brain

A humorous term for someone who appears to have a significantly overcomplicated thought process.

galaxy quest

Refers to an adventure or journey in space exploration, often used humorously.

star

A luminous celestial body made of gas that produces light and heat.

nebula

A large cloud of gas and dust in space, often the birthplace of stars.

universe

All of space and everything in it, including stars, planets, and galaxies.

Galaxy brain

After thinking about it, he had a galaxy brain moment and figured out the impossible problem.

In the galaxy

He was the best in the galaxy when it came to playing that game.