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mixed collection

[/mɪkst kəˈlɛkʃən/]
nounpl: mixed collections
coleção mista
1. A group or assemblage of items that are diverse in nature, type, or origin
The museum's mixed collection includes paintings, sculptures, and artifacts from different periods.
A coleção mista do museu inclui pinturas, esculturas e artefatos de diferentes períodos.
2. A combination of various elements that are gathered together
Her bookshelf displays a mixed collection of novels, cookbooks, and reference materials.
Sua estante exibe uma coleção mista de romances, livros de receitas e materiais de referência.
Synonyms
assorted collectiondiverse collectionvaried collectionmiscellaneous collectionheterogeneous collection
Antonyms
uniform collectionhomogeneous collectionsingle-type collection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
coleção mista
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
coleção mista
Common usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
coleção mista
Frequently used in cultural and museum contexts
Portugal
coleção mista
Standard European Portuguese term

Related Idioms & Phrases

a mixed bag
bits and pieces
odds and ends
motley crew
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