museum piece

NOUN

collectible item

Synonyms

WEAK

antique classic collector's item collector's piece curio heirloom masterpiece old master showpiece

Example Sentences

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Seeing that one figure treated as a museum piece felt like a half-hearted wave to fans who grew up with Chuck.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2025

“Anderson’s sources — and Anderson — argued that it was really a museum piece, a relic,” Bennett said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 3, 2024

“He is not merely a museum piece, but a man,” one archaeologist told The Age in 1956.

From National Geographic • Feb. 6, 2024

But Ms Blessley says "it's not a museum piece" and has faced some hard knocks.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2023

The method of loci isn’t a museum piece on the personal level either.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith