1. a wooden frame used for executing people by hanging
Usage: historical
2. relating to or marked by dark humor about death or disaster
Usage: used attributively

Examples

• The old gallows stood in the town square as a grim reminder of the past.
• He was sentenced to death and led to the gallows at dawn.
• The museum displayed a replica of the colonial gallows.
• She had a gallows sense of humor about her diagnosis.
• His gallows wit helped him cope with the tragedy.
• The comedian’s gallows humor made the audience uncomfortable.
• They shared gallows jokes during the difficult time.