antique

noun
UK: /ænˈtiːk/
US: /ænˈtiːk/

  1. Old and often valuable object, such as a piece of furniture or work of art.

    1. My grandma has an antique table. [ ] [ ]
    2. The shop specializes in restoring antique furniture to its original condition. [ ] [ ]

  2. Belonging to or originating from a distant period, especially one before the present.

    1. That antique car is very beautiful. [ ] [ ]
    2. The museum displays a fascinating collection of antique weapons and armor from the medieval period. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

vintage old ancient classic
antique verb

  1. To search for, collect, or deal in antiques.

    1. She likes to antique on weekends. [ ] [ ]
    2. They antique regularly, hoping to find valuable items at flea markets and estate sales. [ ] [ ]
antique adjective

  1. Relating to valuable objects because they are old.

    1. This is an antique clock. [ ] [ ]
    2. The antique shop was filled with curious and beautiful objects from different eras. [ ] [ ]

  2. From a long time ago and often valuable.

    1. The antique vase broke into pieces. [ ] [ ]
    2. The city's antique buildings are a testament to its rich history and cultural heritage. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "antique" in English means: Old and often valuable object, such as a piece of furniture or work of art., Belonging to or originating from a distant period, especially one before the present..

The phonetic transcription of "antique" is /ænˈtiːk/ in British English and /ænˈtiːk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "antique": vintage, old, ancient, classic.

Example usage of "antique": "My grandma has an antique table.". More examples on the page.