Meaning & Definition of word "Antique"

Antique

/ænˈtiːk/

1. A piece of furniture, decoration, or other object that is made in a former period and is valued for its beauty or historical significance.
- Example: She inherited a beautiful antique from her grandmother.
2. An object that is at least 100 years old.
- Example: The shop specializes in antiques from the Victorian era.
3. A specialized object that is collected and valued for its quality or age.
- Example: He loves to collect antiques from different cultures.

1. Pertaining to or made in an earlier period, especially one that is very old.
- Example: The antique vase was the centerpiece of the room.
2. Having a characteristic of an earlier period.
- Example: They decorated the house with antique furniture.
3. Old and often valuable; not contemporary.
- Example: She prefers antique jewelry over modern pieces.

From Latin 'antiquus' meaning 'ancient'.

antique shop:

A store that sells antiques and vintage items.

antique dealer:

A person who buys and sells antiques.

antique appraisal:

The act of determining the value of an antique.

vintage:

Referring to something from the past, often of high quality.

heritage:

Something handed down from one generation to another.

Meaning: Old-fashioned or outdated style.

Example Sentence: That phone is so antique; no one uses it anymore.

Meaning: Referring to something that is not trendy.

Example Sentence: His fashion sense is quite antique compared to modern styles.