1
a
: an artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface
cut pictures from magazines to make a collage
b
: a creative work that resembles such a composition in incorporating various materials or elements
the album is a collage of several musical styles
2
: the art of making collages
an artist known for her use of collage
3
: hodgepodge
a collage of ideas
4
: a work (such as a film) having disparate scenes in rapid succession without transitions
collage
transitive verb
Examples of collage in a Sentence
We made collages in art class.
an artist known for her use of collage
The album is a collage of several musical styles.
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Brainard’s practice as a visual artist was extremely varied, and included drawings and comics, collage and assemblages, and more traditional oil paintings.
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David S. Wallace, The New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2025
Her collages layer imagery of women draped in tobes, floating through cosmic landscapes in shades of coral, white, and blue, or weeping rubies that cascade like tears.
—Omnia Saed, ARTnews.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Deep dive Getty Images; photo collage NPR Enrollment in online college is becoming an increasingly popular option.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 17 Mar. 2025
The room, which is behind the main hall, is adorned with four high-end pool tables, stadium seating, past tournament boards and flyers, and photo collages.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
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David S. Wallace, The New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2025
Her collages layer imagery of women draped in tobes, floating through cosmic landscapes in shades of coral, white, and blue, or weeping rubies that cascade like tears.
—Omnia Saed, ARTnews.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Deep dive Getty Images; photo collage NPR Enrollment in online college is becoming an increasingly popular option.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 17 Mar. 2025
The room, which is behind the main hall, is adorned with four high-end pool tables, stadium seating, past tournament boards and flyers, and photo collages.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Collage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collage. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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collage
noun
col·lage
kə-ˈläzh 
kȯ-,
kō-
: a work of art made by gluing pieces of different materials to a flat surface
Etymology
from French collage "gluing," from coller "to glue"
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