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Catalogue

UK /["/ˈkætəlɒɡ/"]/US /["/ˈkætəlɔːɡ/"]/

Definition

a complete list of items, for example of things that people can look at or buy

In simple words: A list of items, often for sale or to be looked at.

Examples

  • The museum has published a new catalogue of its ancient artifacts.
  • I need to browse the catalogue to find the right book for my research.
  • The library's catalogue includes over a million entries across various genres.
  • In the catalogue, you can find detailed descriptions of each item.
  • Her artwork will be featured in the annual gallery catalogue this year.

Usage notes

Use 'catalogue' in business or academic contexts. It's appropriate for formal documents or retail environments but less common in casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

catalogue + object

Memory hint

Imagine a cat taking a log to create a list of all its toys.

Collocations

  • colour/​color
  • illustrated
  • mail-order
  • produce
  • publish
  • browse through
  • in a/​the catalogue

Synonyms

  • list
  • inventory
  • directory
  • register
  • schedule

Antonyms

  • disorganization
  • chaos
  • disorder
  • mess

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'catalog' — it's the same but 'catalogue' is the British spelling.
  • Using 'catalogue' as a verb mistakenly — it is primarily a noun.