Definitions

1. noun

A composition made from fragments of different materials, such as paper, fabric, or found objects, arranged and glued together.

“The artist’s latest project is a collage of vintage photographs and newspaper clippings.”

2. verb

To assemble or arrange fragments of different materials together, often in a creative or artistic way.

“She spent the afternoon collaging images from old magazines onto a large piece of cardboard.”

3. verb

To assemble or combine different elements, such as words or ideas, into a new whole.

“The writer tried to collage various theories together to create a cohesive argument.”