Museum — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /myu̇-ˈzē-əm/ mu·se·um

Meaning & Definition of Museum

Museum (noun)

  1. an institution devoted to the procurement, care, study, and display of objects of lasting interest or value; also, a place where objects are exhibited

Museum (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a building or part of a building in which objects of interest are displayed

    "a trip to the Museum of Natural History"

    similar: gallery, salon
    related: archives, assemblage, collection, library, display, exhibition, studio

Related Entry: Museum piece (noun)

Museum piece is a different word from Museum. The synonyms below are for museum piece, not for museum.

  1. something belonging to or surviving from an earlier period

    "that old wooden ironing board she uses is a museum piece"

    similar: antique, relic
    related: artifact, fossil, dinosaur, antiquities, ruins, hangover, remains, remnant, trace, vestige

Related Entry: Museum pieces (noun)

Museum pieces is a different word from Museum. The synonyms below are for museum pieces, not for museum.

  1. something belonging to or surviving from an earlier period

    "that old wooden ironing board she uses is a museum piece"

    similar: antiques, relics
    related: artifacts, fossils, dinosaurs, antiquities, ruins, hangovers, remains, remnants, traces, vestiges

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Museum

The most common words with a similar meaning to Museum:

gallery, salon

Related Words for Museum

archives, assemblage, collection, library, display, exhibition, studio

Origin & Etymology of Museum

Latin Museum place for learned occupation, from Greek Mouseion, from neuter of Mouseios of the Muses, from Mousa

First known use: circa 1660

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Museum

Words & Phrases Containing Museum

museum piece, wax museum, historical museum

Frequently Asked Questions about Museum

What does "Museum" mean?

"Museum" means an institution devoted to the procurement, care, study, and display of objects of lasting interest or value; also, a place where objects are exhibited. As a noun, it is defined as: an institution devoted to the procurement, care, study, and display of objects of lasting interest or value; also, a place where objects are exhibited.

What is another word for "Museum"?

Other words for "Museum" include gallery and salon. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Museum" you intend.

How do you use "Museum" in a sentence?

Examples of "Museum" in a sentence: "a trip to the Museum of Natural History".

Is "Museum" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Museum" is a noun.

Is "Museum" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Museum" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.

How do you pronounce "Museum"?

"Museum" is pronounced /myu̇-ˈzē-əm/ and divided into syllables as mu·se·um.

What is the origin of the word "Museum"?

"Museum" comes from Latin Museum place for learned occupation, from Greek Mouseion, from neuter of Mouseios of the Muses, from Mousa. First known use: circa 1660.

What is another word for "Museum" meaning "a building or part of a building in which objects of interest are displayed"?

When "Museum" (noun) means a building or part of a building in which objects of interest are displayed, synonyms include gallery and salon.