collector's item

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collector's item

A collector's item is displayed in a glass case at the museum.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A rare or valuable object that is sought by collectors: An item that is considered desirable to own due to its rarity, uniqueness, historical significance, or quality, often making it the centerpiece of a collection.
Usage
  • The term "collector's item" is used to describe an object that holds special value to collectors. It emphasizes the item's status as a prized possession within a collection, often due to factors like limited availability, age, or association with a notable person or event. It is typically used as a countable noun.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • That first-edition book signed by the author is a real collector's item.
    • The vintage car, one of only ten ever made, is a true collector's item.
    • She found a collector's item at the flea market: a rare porcelain doll from the 1920s.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be/become a collector's item": This phrase describes the process or state of an object gaining such status.
    • Limited-run prints by this artist quickly become collector's items.
  • Used attributively (before another noun) to describe the category of an item.
    • He specializes in collector's item stamps.
Variants and Related Words
  • Collectible (noun/adjective): An item valued and sought by collectors; suitable for collecting. While similar, "collectible" can refer to a broader range of items that are commonly collected, whereas "collector's item" often implies a higher degree of rarity or prestige.
    • Action figures from the 1980s are popular collectibles.
  • Prize piece (noun): A synonym emphasizing the item as the most valuable or impressive in a collection.
  • Showpiece (noun): An item displayed to attract admiration, often the best example of its kind.
Synonyms
  • Rarity: Something uncommon or scarce.
  • Treasure: A valuable or precious object.
  • Curio: A rare, unusual, or intriguing object.
Related Phrases
  • Crown jewel: (Idiom) The most valuable or prized possession in a group or collection. This is a figurative synonym.
    • This painting is the crown jewel of his art collection.
Notes
  • The term is often hyphenated ("collector's-item") when used attributively before a noun, though the open form ("collector's item") is also common. Its meaning is inherently positive, denoting an object of special interest and value to enthusiasts.
collector's item

A collector's item is displayed in a glass case at the museum.

Noun
  1. the outstanding item (the prize piece or main exhibit) in a collection

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