antique

an-tique · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

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

  2. 2.

    Old and often valuable; belonging to an earlier period.

  3. 3.

    Old-fashioned or outdated.

Forms

plural: antiques

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    antique shop/store — A shop selling antiques.
  • •
    antique dealer — A person who buys and sells antiques.

Related words

Antonyms: contemporary, modern
See also: antiques, collectible, old, vintage
Synonyms: antique item, collectible, relic, vintage piece

Etymology

From French antique, from Latin antiquus ("old, ancient"), from ante ("before").