matchbox-labelcollecting

noun

UK /ˈmætʃbɒks ˈleɪbl kəˌlektɪŋ/

US /ˈmætʃbɑːks ˈleɪbl kəˌlektɪŋ/

The hobby of collecting the small paper labels from matchboxes.

Matchbox-labelcollecting became popular in the early twentieth century when colorful labels were printed on every box.

SYNONYMS

phillumeny matchbox-label collecting matchbox-label hobby label collecting

RELATED WORDS

matchbox label collection hobby phillumenist

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The activity of gathering and organizing matchbox labels for study or display.

He spends his weekends on matchbox-labelcollecting, sorting his labels by country.

3. A pastime focused on the art and history printed on matchbox labels.

Matchbox-labelcollecting taught her a lot about vintage advertising.

4. The practice of trading and cataloging matchbox labels with other enthusiasts.

Their club meets monthly to discuss matchbox-labelcollecting.