museum (mjuːˈzɪəm)— n

a place or building where objects of historical, artistic, or scientific interest are exhibited, preserved, or studied

[C17: via Latin from Greek Mouseion home of the Muses, from Mousa Muse ]



thing (th'ing)— n

1. anything that is or may become an object of thought: Things are going well now.

2. a fact, circumstance, or state of affairs: It is a curious thing.

3. an action, deed, event, or performance: to do great things; His death was a horrible thing.

4. an aim; objective: The thing is to reach this line with the ball.

4. an article of clothing: I don't have a thing to wear.

5. a living being or creature: His baby's a cute little thing.

6. a thought or statement: I have just one thing to say to you.

7. a peculiar attitude or feeling, either positive or negative, toward something; mental quirk: She has a thing about cats.


Slang Dictionary definition:

one's interest: This isn't exactly my thing, but I'll give it a try.