Galore

/ɡəˈlɔːr/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
In abundance; plentiful.
There were decorations galore at the festival.
A large quantity or number of something.
She received gifts galore for her birthday.
Used to describe something that is abundant and plentiful.
He found opportunities galore in the new job market.

Etymology

From the Irish phrase 'go leor', meaning 'sufficient, enough'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

food galore
An expression meaning there is a lot of food available.
decorate galore
To indicate that there are lots of decorations.
options galore
Meaning there are many choices available.

Related Words

plenty
A large or sufficient quantity.
abundance
A very large quantity of something.
profusion
An abundance or large quantity of something.

Slang Meanings

A ton of something.
There were games galore at the fair.
A lot of fun or excitement.
We had laughs galore during the trip.