noun

collecting

kuh-LEHK-tihng

noun

The hobby of seeking, acquiring, and organizing items of personal interest.

"Stamp collecting was once one of the most popular hobbies in the country."

How to Use Collecting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe hobby of gathering and keeping items you find interesting or valuable.

Common pairings

coin collecting stamp collecting

collectings plural

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Stamp _____ was once one of the most popular hobbies in the country.

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