Collectibles Glossary

noun a signature, especially of a famous person

verb to sign one's name on something

• The celebrity graciously signed an autograph for each fan waiting outside the event.
• I got the actor's autograph after the show, he was really nice.
• I scored the singer's autograph at the concert last night!
• His talent is like an autograph on every piece of work he creates, a signature of excellence.

noun a collection of small, decorative items

• The antique shop was filled with a variety of bric-a-brac from different time periods.
• I love browsing through all the bric-a-brac at flea markets.
• My grandma's house is full of cool bric-a-brac she's collected over the years.
• His mind was like a cluttered room, filled with random bric-a-brac of thoughts and memories.

noun A flat, typically round piece of metal with an official stamp, used as money

verb To invent or devise (a new word or phrase)

• The vending machine only accepts exact change in coins.
• Can you spare a coin for the parking meter?
• I found a rare coin at the flea market that's worth a lot.
• Every decision we make is like flipping a coin, with two possible outcomes.

noun a small or unusual object that is considered interesting or attractive

adjective used to describe something that is strange or unusual

• The antique shop was filled with various curios from different time periods.
• I found a really cool curio at the flea market yesterday.
• Check out this funky curio I picked up at the thrift store.
• Her eccentric personality made her a real curio among her peers.

noun a small decorative object representing a human figure or animal

• The figurine on the mantelpiece was a rare and valuable collectible.
• I bought a cute little figurine to decorate my desk.
• Check out this cool figurine I scored at the flea market!
• Her smile was like a delicate figurine, fragile yet beautiful.

noun A thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event, typically a small item or token

• I purchased a beautiful souvenir from the museum gift shop.
• I picked up a cool souvenir at the beach souvenir shop.
• I snagged a sweet souvenir from the concert last night.
• The old house serves as a souvenir of a bygone era.

noun a small ornament or item of jewelry that is of little value

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• The antique shop displayed a variety of exquisite trinkets from different eras.
• I bought a cute little trinket for my friend's birthday.
• Check out this cool trinket I found at the flea market!
• Her smile was like a little trinket that brightened up my day.

adjective An adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'uncommon' describes something that is not commonly found or seen.

• It is uncommon for a company to achieve such rapid growth in a short period of time.
• It's pretty uncommon to see a cat and a dog getting along so well.
• Wearing socks with sandals is considered uncommon in this area.
• Finding a truly loyal friend is like discovering a rare and uncommon gem.

noun excellence or artistic skill in a particular field

• The virtuoso pianist performed a flawless concerto at the prestigious concert hall.
• She's a virtu on the guitar, she can play any song you throw at her.
• That guy is a virtu when it comes to fixing cars, he can make any old junker run like new.
• His virtu in negotiations helped seal the deal and secure a successful partnership.

noun A term used to describe a collection of kitchen items or utensils

• The antique store had a collection of rare kitchenalia items from the 19th century.
• I love browsing through all the cool kitchenalia gadgets at the flea market.
• Check out this funky kitchenalia stuff I found at the thrift store!
• Her kitchenalia collection was a reflection of her passion for cooking and entertaining.

noun a person who collects coffee cups or mugs

• The pocillovist meticulously studied the intricate designs on the ancient pottery.
• My friend is a pocillovist and loves collecting unique cups and saucers.
• I never knew being a pocillovist could be so interesting!
• As a pocillovist of emotions, she could read people's feelings through their expressions.

noun a plastic doll made by the company Mattel, Inc., typically representing a young woman with long hair and a slender figure

• The Barbie doll has been a popular toy for decades among young girls.
• My little sister loves playing with her Barbie doll collection.
• I used to have a bunch of Barbies when I was a kid.
• She always dresses and acts like a Barbie doll, so perfect and put together.

noun a popular electronic robotic toy resembling a small furry owl-like creature

• The child was delighted to receive a Furby as a gift for their birthday.
• I found a vintage Furby at the thrift store and couldn't resist buying it.
• My little sister's Furby is so cute, I can't stop playing with it.
• The old toy store felt like a Furby graveyard, with rows of forgotten Furbies gathering dust on the shelves.