Antique Word Meaning

Etymology:

late 15th century (as an adjective): from Latin antiquus, anticus ‘former, ancient’, from ante ‘before’

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Definition:

a collectable object such as a piece of furniture or work of art that has a high value because of its age and quality

Short Definition:

valuable old object

Examples:

• Pauline loves collecting antiques
• an antique dealer

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

having a high value because of age and quality

Short Definition:

old and valuable

Examples:

• an antique clock

Definition:

belonging to ancient times

Short Definition:

of ancient times

Examples:

• statues of antique gods

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

make (something) resemble an antique by artificial means

Short Definition:

make something look old

Examples:

• sanding will change the lustre of the sanded spot, especially if the finish has been antiqued
• an antiqued door

Definition:

search or shop for antiques

Short Definition:

shop for antiques

Examples:

• they went antiquing almost every weekend
• I antiqued all day with my mother