First Known Use: 1672
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museum
noun mu·se·um \myu̇-ˈzē-əm\
: a building in which interesting and valuable things (such as paintings and sculptures or scientific or historical objects) are collected and shown to the public
Full Definition of MUSEUM
: an institution devoted to the procurement, care, study, and display of objects of lasting interest or value; also : a place where objects are exhibited
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Origin of MUSEUM
Latin Museum place for learned occupation, from Greek Mouseion, from neuter of Mouseios of the Muses, from Mousa
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museum
noun mu·se·um \myu̇-ˈzē-əm\
Definition of MUSEUM for Kids
: a building in which objects of interest or value are displayed <an art museum> <a museum of science>
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