antique

[US]/ænˈtiːk/
[UK]/ænˈtiːk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. made in ancient times, relating to or characteristic of ancient times
n. a collectible object such as a piece of furniture or work of art that has a high value because of its age and quality

Phrases & Collocations

antique furniture

antique shop

antique brass

Example Sentences

This is an antique chair.

an antique flintlock pistol.

the kitchen had an antique cooker.

a button-back antique chair.

there is little call for antique furniture.

a cluster of antique shops.

the museum's trove of antique treasure.

a modern version of an antique lamp

He is a connoisseur of antique furniture.

bought the antique tray for a song.

knowledgeable about antiques

wore a suit of rather antique appearance.

antiqued an oak chest.

bookshelves with an antique finish.

statues of antique gods.

bought the samovar as is from an antique dealer.

Real-world Examples

Classics are the antiques of the literary world.

Source: Yilin Edition Oxford High School English (Elective 8)

Is this vase an actual antique or a copy?

Source: IELTS Vocabulary: Category Recognition

I'll tell her that it's an antique.

Source: Friends Season 6

Take it back. It's an antique. Not for sitting on.

Source: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Unless it was an antique. Then I need glue.

Source: Desperate Housewives Season 7

These cars may be antique but not ugly.

Source: 100 Classic English Essays for Recitation

And it was a showroom of beautiful Afghan antiques and clothing and rugs and jewelry.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

We've got five different types of cheese grater. First up is a real antique.

Source: BBC documentary "Mom's Home Cooking"

Edie, that is lovely. Is it an antique? -Yeah, I think so.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 1

Antique shops exert a peculiar fascination on a great many people.

Source: New Concept English. British Edition. Book Three (Translation)

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