loan-collection
Noun: - A collection of borrowed items: "loan-collection" refers to a set of objects, typically artworks, that are borrowed from other owners or institutions for a specific purpose, such as an exhibition.
- (A group of artworks borrowed for display.)
- (A set of books borrowed temporarily.)
"to build a loan-collection": to assemble a group of borrowed items for an event.
- The curator spent months building a loan-collection for the anniversary exhibition. (The curator gathered borrowed artworks.)
"to return a loan-collection": to send the borrowed items back to their owners.
- After the exhibit ended, the loan-collection was carefully packed and returned. (The borrowed items were sent back.)
Loan (n): something lent, especially money or an object.
- He took out a loan to buy a car. (Borrowed money.)
Collection (n): a group of objects gathered for study, display, or enjoyment.
- She has a collection of stamps. (A gathered set of items.)
- Borrowed collection: a set of items obtained temporarily from others.
- Temporary collection: a group of objects assembled for a short period.
On loan: borrowed for a temporary period.
- These sculptures are on loan from the National Gallery. (They are borrowed temporarily.)
Loan exhibition: an event featuring borrowed items.
- The loan exhibition attracted many visitors. (The exhibition of borrowed works.)
Note: "loan-collection" is a specific compound noun primarily used in museum, library, or gallery contexts. It is not a common everyday word but is precise in professional settings.