museum piece

The term "museum piece" can refer to both valuable historical objects and outdated items or concepts.

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Definition

(formal, academic)An object of historical, cultural, or artistic value that is preserved and displayed in a museum.

The ancient vase was considered a museum piece due to its historical significance.

(informal, humorous)Something very old-fashioned or outdated, often humorously implying it belongs in a museum.

My grandfather's typewriter is such a museum piece; it's completely out of date.

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