museum piece

noun

Synonyms of museum piecenext
1
: something preserved in or suitable for a museum
2
: one that is out-of-date : a thing of the past

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That old computer will soon be a museum piece. that old wooden ironing board she uses is a museum piece
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Where a skipjack under sail was not a museum piece but a working vessel. — Serena C. McIlwain, Baltimore Sun, 8 June 2026 The space has an arty feel, with jewelry on display in long counters under glass, like a lineup of glittery museum pieces or a precious collection of butterflies. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025 What could be a musty museum piece in some hands is instead an involving trip in the theatrical time machine, propelled by powerful performances and transporting technical choices. — Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 18 Aug. 2025 The conventional wisdom often treats Japanese management as a museum piece. — Radu Magdin, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for museum piece

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of museum piece was in 1898

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“Museum piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/museum%20piece. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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