galaxy
UK: ˈɡæləksi | US: ˈɡæləksi
n. a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction
n. (figurative) a large or impressive group of people or things
galaxy = galax<milk> + y<noun suffix>
- galax (from Greek galakt-, meaning "milk")
- y (a noun-forming suffix, often indicating a state or quality)
Etymology Origin:
The word galaxy originates from the Greek galaxias ("milky circle"), derived from gala ("milk"). This refers to the Milky Way, which appeared as a milky band in the night sky to ancient observers. The term later expanded to describe other star systems. The suffix -y was added in English to form the noun.
The Milky Way is just one galaxy among billions in the universe.
Scientists discovered a distant galaxy with unusual star formations.
The concert hall was a galaxy of talented musicians.
Her eyes sparkled like stars in a galaxy.
Modern telescopes allow us to observe galaxies billions of light-years away.