Definition of Collocation

the actions of placing things side by side

Examples of Collocation in a sentence

The collocation of two doors in the same entryway is to allow for a larger opening, or to let people come in and out at the same time.  🔊

Our collocation of the two different cars was because we wanted to compare them visually, and it was easier with them side by side.  🔊

Bored during lunch, Samantha attempted to entertain herself with the collocation of as many milk cartons as she could get her hands on, creating a lengthy line of them.  🔊

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