museum

[ myoo-zee-uhm ]

noun

1. a building or place where works of art, scientific specimens, or other objects of permanent value are kept and displayed.

museum

/ mjuːˈzɪəm /

noun

1. a place or building where objects of historical, artistic, or scientific interest are exhibited, preserved, or studied

Other Words From

• inter·mu·seum adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of museum¹

1605–15; < Latin mūsēum place sacred to the Muses, building devoted to learning or the arts (referring especially to the scholarly institute founded in Alexandria about 280 b.c.) < Greek Mouseîon, equivalent to Moûs ( a ) Muse + -eion suffix of place

Word History and Origins

Origin of museum¹

C17: via Latin from Greek Mouseion home of the Muses, from Mousa Muse

Example Sentences

By that point, gay marriage had become the law of the land and a new bar using the Stonewall name, now spruced up for tourists, had taken over the space, with a museum next door.

From New York Times

There are also plans to redesign the esplanade, and to create a museum in the neighbouring Hôtel-Dieu hospital.

From BBC

The museum’s website details the plane’s rich history and how it was built with inventive flaps and cables.

From New York Times

"If you look at most photos online taken by people visiting the museum, a lot would be with McGregor," the spokesperson said.

From BBC

"We do know there was a lot of interest from various museums, academics, football fans and authors. I think it has to have that to make the competition work," she said.

From BBC

Related Words

• building
• foundation
• gallery
• hall
• institution
• library
• salon