1. things that are unusual, interesting, or rare; objects that attract attention because they are strange or remarkable
Usage: plural form of curiosity; commonly used in museums and collections
2. the desire to know or learn something; inquisitiveness
Usage: plural form; less common than singular; abstract sense

Examples

• The antique shop was filled with curiosities from around the world.
• She collected curiosities such as old coins and unusual shells.
• The museum's cabinet of curiosities attracted thousands of visitors.
• His natural curiosities about science led him to become a researcher.
• The vintage market offered many curiosities for collectors.
• These historical artifacts are valuable curiosities for historians.