assemblage

noun

as·​sem·​blage ə-ˈsem-blij 

 for sense 3 also  ˌa-ˌsäm-ˈbläzh

1

: a collection of persons or things : gathering

2

: the act of assembling : the state of being assembled

3

a

: an artistic composition made from scraps, junk, and odds and ends (as of paper, cloth, wood, stone, or metal)

b

: the art of making assemblages

Synonyms

• assembly
• conference
• congregation
• convocation
• gathering
• ingathering
• meeting
• muster

Examples of assemblage in a Sentence

an assemblage of onlookers at the construction site

tried to sort through the assemblage of ripped wrapping paper and boxes for the missing toy

Recent Examples on the Web

The research team stumbled upon the assemblage of 50 cave pearls while conducting investigations in the Joweizeh spring tunnel in the Jerusalem Hills. —Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024

The last holder of that title was the fossil assemblage of a Tyrannosaurus rex named Stan. —Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024

The energetic spokesman christened that revitalization by leading an opening day tasting and masterclass on the significance of assemblage. —Brad Japhe, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024

The nostalgic assemblage features the 1980 Plexa chair by Gary Gutterman sourced from Betsu Studio, a faux zebra rug from CB2, and a bullion trimmed ottoman from Lulu and Georgia. —Mel Studach, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, going back to Middle French, from assembler "to bring together, assemble" + -age -age

First Known Use

1657, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

assemblage

noun

as·​sem·​blage ə-ˈsem-blij 

 for 3 also  ˌas-ˌäm-ˈbläzh

1

: a collection or gathering of persons or things

2

: the act of assembling

3

: an artistic composition made by putting together scraps or junk