Collection
Noun
UK
/kəˈlek.ʃən/
US
/kəˈlek.ʃən/
Definition
A group of things gathered or money/items collected for a purpose.
Example
"She has a big collection of books."
"His book collection is so large that it fills two shelves in his room."
"The charity started a collection to raise money for people affected by the flood."
Explanation
A collection is a group of things that have been gathered together, usually because they are interesting or valuable. For example, someone may have a coin collection, a book collection, or a collection of toys. It can also mean money or items gathered for a purpose, such as a charity collection. In fashion, “collection” means a new set of clothes a designer presents. The word is used when several items are put together in one place, either for enjoyment, usefulness, or purpose.