collage

col·lage | \ kə-ˈläzh

, kȯ-, kō- \

Definition of collage

1a : an artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface cut pictures from magazines to make a collage

b : a creative work that resembles such a composition in incorporating various materials or elements the album is a collage of several musical styles

2 : the art of making collages an artist known for her use of collage

3 : hodgepodge a collage of ideas

4 : a work (such as a film) having disparate scenes in rapid succession without transitions

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We made collages in art class. an artist known for her use of collage The album is a collage of several musical styles.

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