Definition of museum piece

museum piecenoun

mảnh bảo tàng

/mjuˈziːəm piːs//mjuˈziːəm piːs/

The term "museum piece" originated in the mid-19th century, during a time when artifacts and objects of historical or cultural significance began to be collected and displayed in museums. The word itself is a compound of two nouns, "museum" and "piece," both with specific meanings. A museum, as we know it today, is a publicly accessible institution that houses a collection of artifacts, objects, and works of art for study, research, and public viewing. The earliest known use of the term "museum" dates back to the Ancient Greeks, who used it as a term for a place of study, learning, and education. The word "piece" is also derived from the English language, and has several meanings. In the context of "museum piece," it refers to a specific object or artifact, typically one that is not currently in use, but rather considered as a historical or cultural artifact. Putting the two words together, "museum piece" refers to any object that is considered significant enough to be displayed in a museum. It can refer to an antique, artifact, artwork, or any other object that has historical, cultural, or artistic importance. Today, the term is widely used and understood across different fields, from art and culture to technology and science.

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an object that is of enough historical or artistic value to have in a museum

một vật có đủ giá trị lịch sử hoặc nghệ thuật để có trong bảo tàng

Example:
  • The vase is a stunning museum piece from the 18th century.

    Chiếc bình này là một hiện vật bảo tàng tuyệt đẹp từ thế kỷ 18.

  • All the planes are museum pieces.

    Tất cả các máy bay đều là hiện vật của viện bảo tàng.

a thing or person that is old-fashioned, or old and no longer useful

một vật hoặc người đã lỗi thời, hoặc cũ và không còn hữu ích nữa

Example:
  • That car of his is a real museum piece.

    Chiếc xe của anh ấy thực sự là một hiện vật của viện bảo tàng.