collection
noun
col·lec·tion
kə-ˈlek-shən 
1
: the act or process of collecting
the collection of data
the collection of taxes
2
a
: something collected
especially
: an accumulation of objects gathered for study, comparison, or exhibition or as a hobby
a collection of poems
a collection of photographs
a baseball card collection
c
: a set of apparel designed for sale usually in a particular season
the designer's spring collection of dresses
Examples of collection in a Sentence
a system of tax collection
The technology makes data collection easier.
There will be a trash collection this week.
The museum's collection is one of the best in the country.
We took up a collection for the school renovations.
Ten percent of the collection goes to the city's shelters for homeless people.
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Book a tour of the in-house art collection with the concierge desk.
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Kim Westerman, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
While hobbyists love their hobbies and collectors enjoy their collections, taking a candid look at an item before purchasing or bringing it into your home is always a good idea for limiting buildup of clutter.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
The march brought people together with a collection of causes weighing heavily on their hearts, some deeply personal.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2025
At a screening of the film in New York City on March 11, Brown opted for a design courtesy of Tamara Ralph’s fall 2024 couture collection.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Mar. 2025
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Kim Westerman, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
While hobbyists love their hobbies and collectors enjoy their collections, taking a candid look at an item before purchasing or bringing it into your home is always a good idea for limiting buildup of clutter.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
The march brought people together with a collection of causes weighing heavily on their hearts, some deeply personal.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2025
At a screening of the film in New York City on March 11, Brown opted for a design courtesy of Tamara Ralph’s fall 2024 couture collection.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for collection
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“Collection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collection. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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collection
noun
col·lec·tion
kə-ˈlek-shən
1
: the act or process of collecting
2
a
: something collected
especially
: an accumulation of objects gathered for study, comparison, or exhibition or as a hobby
3
: a gathering of money
take up a collection
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