museum
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A building where people can see objects of art, history, or science.
Examples
The museum has old cars.
She saw a painting in the museum.
Is the museum open today?
Our class went to a science museum.
We visited the museum on Sunday.
Meanings
Examples
We visited the museum on Sunday.
The museum has old cars.
Is the museum open today?
Our class went to a science museum.
She saw a painting in the museum.
FAQ
A museum is a place where interesting objects are kept and shown.
People visit one to see art, historical objects, or scientific displays.
How does museum differ from library?
A museum displays objects; a library keeps books to read or borrow.
How is museum used in a sentence?
“Our class went to a science museum” names one kind.
No, museum is an everyday word.
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