collection
noun
col·lec·tion
kə-ˈlek-shən 
1
: the act or process of collecting
the collection of data
the collection of taxes
2
a
: something collected
especially
: an accumulation of objects gathered for study, comparison, or exhibition or as a hobby
a collection of poems
a collection of photographs
a baseball card collection
c
: a set of apparel designed for sale usually in a particular season
the designer's spring collection of dresses
Examples of collection in a Sentence
a system of tax collection
The technology makes data collection easier.
There will be a trash collection this week.
The museum's collection is one of the best in the country.
We took up a collection for the school renovations.
Ten percent of the collection goes to the city's shelters for homeless people.
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One last Conference League flag to add to the collection.
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Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 28 May 2026
The collection changes monthly and appears throughout the property, from restaurants and guest rooms to corridors and public spaces.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
Known for her use of film, video, light and sound, Thater has been a force in contemporary art for almost four decades, with pieces in museum collections worldwide, including at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and New York’s Museum of Modern Art.
—Solvej Schou, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
The collection contains little mention of River Forest Park beyond occasional references to preserving its natural character.
—Michael Wells, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
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Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 28 May 2026
The collection changes monthly and appears throughout the property, from restaurants and guest rooms to corridors and public spaces.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
Known for her use of film, video, light and sound, Thater has been a force in contemporary art for almost four decades, with pieces in museum collections worldwide, including at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and New York’s Museum of Modern Art.
—Solvej Schou, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
The collection contains little mention of River Forest Park beyond occasional references to preserving its natural character.
—Michael Wells, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for collection
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“Collection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collection. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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collection
noun
col·lec·tion
kə-ˈlek-shən
1
: the act or process of collecting
2
a
: something collected
especially
: an accumulation of objects gathered for study, comparison, or exhibition or as a hobby
3
: a gathering of money
take up a collection
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