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collector's item

collector's item
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Definitions of collector's item words

  • countable noun collector's item A collector's item is an object which is highly valued by collectors because it is rare or beautiful. 3
  • noun collector's item a thing regarded as being exquisite or rare and thus worthy of the interest of one who collects such things 3
  • noun collector's item an article or object of particular interest or value because of its uniqueness or scarcity. 1

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Origin of collector's item

First appearance:

before 1930
One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35

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Parts of speech for Collector's item

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

collector's item popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for collector's item

noun collector's item

  • catch — If you catch a person or animal, you capture them after chasing them, or by using a trap, net, or other device.
  • piece de resistance — the principal dish of a meal.
  • showpiece — something that is displayed or exhibited.
  • valuable — having considerable monetary worth; costing or bringing a high price: a valuable painting; a valuable crop.
  • collectible — that can be collected

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