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1. galaxy
noun. ['ˈgæləksi'] a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people).
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- galaxie (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- galaxias (Latin)
Rhymes with Galaxy
- alexi
- alexy
- apoplexy
- biloxi
- boxy
- brixey
- cooksey
- craxi
- dixie
- dixy
- doxey
- doxie
- doxy
- elxsi
- epoxy
- flexi
- folksy
- foxy
- heterodoxy
- hoxie
How do you pronounce galaxy?
Pronounce galaxy as ˈgæləksi.
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Sentences with galaxy
1. Noun, singular or mass
A scientist studies these clusters to learn about the history of the galaxy.
Quotes about galaxy
1. The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy also mentions alcohol. It says that the best drink in existence is the Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster, the effect of which is like having your brains smashed out with a slice of lemon wrapped round a large gold brick.
- Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
2. It's a lazy Saturday afternoon, there's a couple lying naked in bed reading Encyclopediea Brittannica to each other, and arguing about whether the Andromeda Galaxy is more 'numinous' than the Ressurection. Do they know how to have a good time, or don't they?
- Carl Sagan
3. There’s as many atoms in a single molecule of your DNA as there are stars in the typical galaxy. We are, each of us, a little universe.
- Neil deGrasse Tyson, Cosmos
2. galaxy
noun. ['ˈgæləksi'] 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.
Antonyms
Etymology
- galaxie (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- galaxias (Latin)