/mjuːˈziː.əm/
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Meaning
A building where people go to look at old or important things.
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Word origin
From Latin museum, from Greek mouseion, a place of the Muses and learning.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- museum
Grammar
Examples
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"Museum" is the building where old things are kept.
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"Museums" is the plural, meaning more than one museum.
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Here "museum" is the place they went to visit.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 25, lesson 2: museum, dancer, cent and 7 more words.