Pronunciation: /ænˈtiːk/
noun a collectible object such as a piece of furniture or work of art that has a high value because of its age and quality
A1 I bought an antique clock at the flea market.
A2 My grandmother collects antique furniture.
B1 The antique vase was passed down through generations.
B2 The antique shop had a wide selection of rare items.
C1 The antique dealer specialized in 18th-century French furniture.
C2 The antique auction house sold a painting for a record price.
adjective belonging to or characteristic of a past historical era
A1 My grandmother has an antique clock in her living room.
A2 The antique shop sells a variety of vintage items.
B1 The antique furniture in the museum dates back to the 18th century.
B2 She inherited a collection of antique jewelry from her great-grandmother.
C1 The antique vase was carefully restored by a professional conservator.
C2 The antique dealer specializes in rare and valuable pieces from the Victorian era.
formal The antique vase was carefully displayed in the museum.
informal I love browsing through antique shops for unique finds.
slang That antique car is totally rad!
figurative Her wisdom was like an antique treasure, passed down through generations.
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