collecting
n. uncountable A2 Elementary US //kəˈɫɛktɪŋ// UK //kəlˈɛktɪŋ// col·lect·ing
n. the hobby or activity of finding and keeping specific things that you like. People often do this with items like stamps, coins, or art.
n. the systematic acquisition and storage of objects as a hobby or for study. Often functions as a gerund to describe the practice of amassing items within a specific category.
He spends most of his weekends collecting old vinyl records.
Her interest in stamp collecting began when she inherited her grandfather's extensive international album.
While some view the pursuit as a mere hobby, serious art collecting requires a deep understanding of historical movements and current market trends.
From collect + -ing.
Usage
Typically used as an uncountable noun when referring to the hobby or activity in general.