Collectibles

noun a market, typically held outdoors, where people sell secondhand goods, antiques, collectibles, and other items at bargain prices

• I enjoy browsing through the various items at the flea market on weekends.
• Let's check out the flea market this Saturday for some cool finds.
• I scored some sick deals at the flea market yesterday.
• The flea market of ideas was bustling with creativity and innovation.

noun a soft, white, claylike mineral composed mainly of magnesium silicate, used for making tobacco pipes

• The pipe was made of high-quality meerschaum, known for its smooth smoking qualities.
• I found a cool meerschaum pipe at the antique shop.
• Let's smoke some meerschaum and relax by the fire.
• Her words were delicate and white as meerschaum, easily shaped by the listener's interpretation.

noun a very small painting, esp. a portrait, on ivory or vellum

adjective being on a very small scale

• The artist spent hours meticulously creating a miniature replica of the Eiffel Tower.
• I found a cute miniature version of my favorite car at the toy store.
• Check out this tiny, cool miniature house I got for my doll collection!
• The teacher described the bacteria as miniature invaders taking over the body.

noun a type of physical music medium used for playback on a phonograph

• The phonograph record was invented in the late 19th century.
• I found a bunch of old phonograph records at the flea market.
• Check out this cool vinyl phonograph record I scored!
• Her memories played like a broken phonograph record in her mind.

verb the action of covering an object with a thin layer of silver

adjective describing a type of metal object that has been coated with a thin layer of silver

• The elegant dining set was made of silver plated cutlery.
• I bought a silver plated necklace for my mom's birthday.
• Check out this cool silver plated bracelet I got at the flea market!
• His words were like silver plated lies, shiny on the surface but lacking true value.

noun A type of high-quality violin made by members of the Stradivari family in Cremona, Italy during the 17th and 18th centuries.

• The Stradivarius violin is considered one of the finest instruments ever made.
• I heard that guy owns a Stradivarius violin, must be worth a fortune!
• That Stradivarius violin is straight fire, bro.
• Her voice was like a Stradivarius, pure and exquisite.

noun a brand of luxury watches known for their quality and prestige

• He wore a Rolex watch to the business meeting.
• I can't believe he spent so much on a Rolex!
• That Rolex is straight fire!
• Her work ethic is like a Rolex - precise and reliable.

noun a showy trinket or bauble

adjective showy or flashy in appearance

• The antique shop displayed various geegaws from the Victorian era.
• She loves collecting quirky geegaws to decorate her room.
• I found a cool geegaw at the flea market for a bargain.
• His flashy car is just a geegaw to impress others.

noun a decorative object often used as a holiday decoration

• The snow globe on the mantelpiece was a beautiful addition to the room's decor.
• I love shaking up my snow globe and watching the snow fall.
• Check out this cool snow globe I got at the souvenir shop!
• Her thoughts swirled around in her mind like a shaken snow globe.

noun a small sculptural object used in traditional Japanese dress as a toggle for securing items in the sash of a kimono

• The intricate netsuke was a prized possession in the collector's display case.
• I found a cool netsuke at the flea market, wanna see?
• Check out this sick netsuke I scored at the antique shop!
• The netsuke symbolized good luck and prosperity in Japanese culture.

noun a person who collects or studies postage stamps

• The philatelist spent hours meticulously examining and cataloging his collection of rare stamps.
• My friend is a huge philatelist and loves collecting stamps from all over the world.
• I didn't know you were such a stamp nerd, I guess you're a real philatelist!
• She approached her work like a philatelist, carefully examining every detail before making a decision.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

• The abraxas stones are believed to have mystical properties and are often used in spiritual practices.
• Have you seen those cool abraxas stones at the new age store? They're supposed to bring good luck.
• I heard those abraxas stones are lit, bro. They're supposed to have some crazy powers.
• The abraxas stones symbolize balance and harmony in the universe, according to ancient beliefs.

noun a type of pottery or ceramics produced in the Abruzzi region of Italy

• The museum displayed a collection of Abruzzi ware from the 18th century.
• I found a set of Abruzzi ware at the antique shop.
• Check out this cool Abruzzi ware I scored at the thrift store!
• Her collection of Abruzzi ware represented a blend of traditional and modern styles.