museum piece
[myuˈziːəm piːs]
nounpl: museum pieces
peça de museu; objeto antigo/obsoleto
1. An object that is so old, valuable, or historically significant that it belongs in a museum
This ancient Roman sculpture is a true museum piece.
Esta escultura romana antiga é uma verdadeira peça de museu.
2. Something that is outdated, obsolete, or no longer functional; something that should be discarded or replaced
That old computer is a museum piece; we need to upgrade our equipment.
Aquele computador antigo é uma peça de museu; precisamos atualizar nosso equipamento.
3. A person or thing that is considered quaint, unusual, or belonging to the past
His typewriter makes him look like a museum piece in this digital age.
Sua máquina de escrever o faz parecer uma peça de museu nesta era digital.
The term 'museum piece' is commonly used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese to describe outdated technology or obsolete objects in a somewhat humorous or derogatory manner. In professional settings, it may indicate items that need replacement or upgrading. In cultural contexts, it conveys respect for historically significant artifacts. The expression is particularly prevalent in tech-savvy communities where rapid innovation makes equipment quickly obsolete.
NYC Slang
relic; dinosaur; that old thing
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