noun
Uncommon
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 notesIn plain EnglishAn artwork made by sticking or arranging different pieces together.
Common pairings
make a collage
a collage of images
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Word forms
- Plural
- collages
- Third person singular
- collages
- Past tense
- collaged
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Etymology
Borrowed from French collage, literally "gluing", from coller, "to glue".
Synonyms
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Rhymes for collage
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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.
