collage
|col-lage|
B2
/kəˈlɑːʒ/
artistic assembly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'collage' originates from French, specifically the word 'coller,' where 'coller' meant 'to glue.'
Historical Evolution
'coller' transformed into the French word 'collage,' and eventually became the modern English word 'collage.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to glue or paste,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a piece of art made by sticking various materials.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a piece of art made by sticking various different materials such as photographs and pieces of paper or fabric onto a backing.
The artist created a beautiful collage using old magazine clippings.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45