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collage

ko-LAHZH

Collage (noun) means a picture made by gluing or arranging different pieces of paper, photos, or fabric onto a surface. Example: “She made a collage from old magazine clippings.”

noun
1
A picture made by gluing or arranging different pieces of paper, photos, or fabric onto a surface.
"She made a collage from old magazine clippings."
"The classroom wall was covered with student collages."
verb
1
To combine different elements into a single composite piece.
"He collaged photographs of the trip into one large print."

How to Use Collage

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn artwork made by sticking or arranging different pieces together.

Common pairings
make a collage a collage of images

Word Forms

collaged past tense, collages plural, collages singular

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Etymology

Borrowed from French collage, literally "gluing", from coller, "to glue".

Origin: French

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “collage” mean?

The word “collage” means a picture made by gluing or arranging different pieces of paper, photos, or fabric onto a surface. In plain terms, an artwork made by sticking or arranging different pieces together.

How do you pronounce “collage”?

“Collage” is pronounced ko-LAHZH (/kəˈlɑʒ/ in IPA).

How do you use “collage” in a sentence?

Here is “collage” used in a sentence: “She made a collage from old magazine clippings.”

What part of speech is “collage”?

Depending on how it is used, “collage” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “collage” come from?

The word “collage” comes from French. Borrowed from French collage, literally "gluing", from coller, "to glue".

Is “collage” a common word?

“Collage” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “collage” have?

“Collage” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a picture made by gluing or arranging different pieces of paper, photos, or fabric onto a surface.

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