museum piece

noun

Synonyms of museum piecenext
1
: something preserved in or suitable for a museum
2
: one that is out-of-date : a thing of the past

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That old computer will soon be a museum piece. that old wooden ironing board she uses is a museum piece
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That’s a veritable bargain for such a museum piece, argues Tracy James, who is leading the efforts to restore the project, one that’s expected to take at least two years and cost millions. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 While subgenres like alternative and metal have thrived, straight-ahead rock has almost seemed like a museum piece, with much of its sound and energy migrating to Nashville and morphing with country. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026 The house has evolved with each generation rather than becoming a museum piece. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026 The perfection of satellite and fiber-optic communications made microwaves obsolete, while the rapid development of modern computers turned the gubbins on the lower floors into museum pieces. — David Szondy august 01, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for museum piece

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of museum piece was in 1898

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“Museum piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/museum%20piece. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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