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Smithsonian

Verb / smɪˈθsəʊni:ʌn / / smɪˈsəʊni:ʌn / Another word for smithsonian — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Smithsonian is an adjective that refers to the Smithsonian Institution, a group of museums and research centers in the United States.

Synonyms & similar words

museum institution gallery center exhibition collection establishment repository archive library academy conservatory observatory

Common collocations

  • Smithsonian Institution
  • Smithsonian museums
  • Smithsonian National Museum
  • Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
  • Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
  • Smithsonian Castle
  • Smithsonian American Art Museum
  • Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Word family

noun Smithsonian

Usage note

The word 'Smithsonian' is a proper noun, referring to the Smithsonian Institution and its associated museums and research centers. It is not typically used as a common noun or adjective with general synonyms.

Example sentences

  1. The Smithsonian museums have fascinating exhibits.
  2. We learned a lot at the Smithsonian Institution.
  3. I want to visit the Smithsonian gallery.
  4. The Smithsonian has a vast collection of artifacts.
  5. The research center at the Smithsonian is renowned.

Quotes

  • The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex.
  • The Smithsonian museums showcase the incredible diversity of our planet and its history.
  • Visiting the Smithsonian is like taking a journey through time and knowledge.

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