Museum
Noun
UK
/mjuːˈzɪəm/
US
/mjuˈziːəm/
Definition
A place where important objects are kept and shown.
Example
"We visited a museum today."
"A museum keeps valuable objects safe so people can learn from them in the future."
"The museum showed old tools, paintings, and stories from ancient times."
Explanation
A museum is a place where important or interesting things are kept and shown to the public. These things can include old objects, paintings, fossils, statues, historical items, or scientific displays. People visit museums to learn, see rare things, or understand history and culture. For example, a museum can show how people lived long ago.