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antique

Definition

  • noun: art, furniture, jewelry, etc., that was made at an earlier time and is often valuable
  • noun: a relic or object of ancient times
  • verb: to finish or refinish in antique style
  • adjective: belonging to an earlier period, style, or fashion
  • adjective: existing since or belonging to earlier times
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: old, ancient, obsolete

Examples

  • an 'antique' collector/dealer/shop

  • That car is an 'antique'.

  • She collects 'antiques'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) It is disgusting, Henry. I set up Janice in an apartment near The Suite. That way I was able to stay over a few nights a week. My new antique lamp. Karen was home with the kids. She never asked questions. The furniture is all Maurice Valencia. Looks like Roma. (..)
    1990 Goodfellas