museum piece

Definition of museum piecenext
as in artifact
something belonging to or surviving from an earlier period that old wooden ironing board she uses is a museum piece

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Recent Examples of museum piece Those five Grand Sport examples, including a famous winner at Sebring International Raceway, are now seven-figure museum pieces. Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026 The renovation preserves that legacy while layering in modern creature comforts, turning the property into a (functional) homage to mountain history rather than a museum piece. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026 The space has an arty feel, with jewelry on display in long counters under glass, like a lineup of glittery museum pieces or a precious collection of butterflies. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025 What could be a musty museum piece in some hands is instead an involving trip in the theatrical time machine, propelled by powerful performances and transporting technical choices. Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 18 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for museum piece
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Noun
  • Nearby is the Lincoln Museum, filled with period artifacts and wax-figure dioramas that span the breadth of his life, from his early cabin years to the finality of Ford's Theatre.
    Chris Kenning, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • The museum, where materials recovered from the site are stored, created a small but compelling exhibit in its downtown Miami galleries that includes a variety of artifacts from the circle site.
    Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • Stroll the historic downtown for antiques, art, and more, all while the adjacent Truckee River provides a natural soundtrack.
    Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
  • Whether vintage or antique, these rugs are typically made from natural fibers, specifically wool, and often originate from the Middle East, Asia, or North Africa.
    Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • There are also permanent upgrades to health and attack power, as well as rare relics that enable unique skills, like multiple jumps.
    Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026
  • Museum of Miami The Museum of Miami, formerly HistoryMiami, holds the relics and artifacts that were excavated at the Miami Circle.
    Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

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“Museum piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/museum%20piece. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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