English

collection

kəˈlɛkʃən, kəˈlek.ʃən, kəˈlekʃ(ə)n
Meaning: a group of objects collected together
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: kəˈlek.ʃən, kəˈlekʃ(ə)n

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Example sentences

He has a large collection of stamps.
He has a large collection of stamps.
The museum has an impressive collection of contemporary art.
The museum has an impressive collection of contemporary art.
The museum houses a large collection of historical documents.
The museum houses a large collection of historical documents.
The fashion designer presented her new collection in Paris.
The fashion designer presented her new collection in Paris.
The museum displays a collection of ancient tribal masks from various parts of Africa.
The museum displays a collection of ancient tribal masks from various parts of Africa.

Usage Notes

Can refer to objects of the same type (like stamps or art) or the act of gathering things.

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