matchboxcovercollecting

noun
UK /ˈmætʃbɒksˌkʌvə kəˈlektɪŋ/
US /ˈmætʃbɑːksˌkʌvər kəˈlektɪŋ/

Matchbox cover collecting is the hobby of saving the little paper boxes that hold matches.

My grandpa has been into matchbox cover collecting since he was a boy.

SYNONYMS

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RELATED WORDS

matchboxmatchbookcollectionhobbylabels

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The activity of gathering matchbox covers to trade with other hobbyists.

Matchbox cover collecting gave him a fun way to meet new friends.

3. A pastime focused on organizing and displaying small printed matchbox sleeves.

Her matchbox cover collecting filled three albums with colorful designs.

4. The study and appreciation of the artwork printed on matchbox covers.

Matchbox cover collecting taught him about history and design.