Synonyms for

Collection

Verb / kʌˈlekʃʌn / Another word for collection — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a group of objects or works of art that is kept together, often for study, exhibition, or personal pleasure

Synonyms & similar words

ingathering solicitation collecting assemblage aggregation accumulation compendium appeal assembling assortment gathering group set compendium anthology library compilation amassment accumulation stockpile hoard piling heap mass assemblage cluster batch bundle package

Synonyms by register

Formal

compilation assemblage aggregation accumulation

Informal

bunch heap pile group

Literary

gathering hoard store

Antonyms

scattering dispersion distribution separation disbursement division

Common collocations

  • art collection
  • stamp collection
  • large collection
  • private collection
  • public collection
  • collection of items
  • collection of data
  • collection of evidence

Word family

noun collection
verb collect
adjective collective
adverb collectively

Usage note

While 'collection' can refer to a group of items, it is often used in formal contexts for curated sets like art or data. Be mindful of the specific context when choosing a synonym.

Example sentences

  1. My mom has a collection of seashells from all over the world.
  2. The museum has a collection of ancient artifacts.
  3. He has a collection of comic books.
  4. The library has a large collection of books.
  5. My cousin has a collection of baseball cards.

Quotes

  • "A museum is a place where one should lose one's head." - Renzo Piano
  • "A collector's attitude towards things is entirely different from that of a pedestrian." - Walter Benjamin
  • "A collection makes its own demands." - Malcolm Forbes

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