Antique

/ænˈtiːk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A piece of furniture, decoration, or other object that is made in a former period and is valued for its beauty or historical significance.

She inherited a beautiful antique from her grandmother.

An object that is at least 100 years old.

The shop specializes in antiques from the Victorian era.

A specialized object that is collected and valued for its quality or age.

He loves to collect antiques from different cultures.

adjective

Pertaining to or made in an earlier period, especially one that is very old.

The antique vase was the centerpiece of the room.

Having a characteristic of an earlier period.

They decorated the house with antique furniture.

Old and often valuable; not contemporary.

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.

Old-fashioned or outdated style.

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

Referring to something that is not trendy.

His fashion sense is quite antique compared to modern styles.