antique

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ænˈtiːk/

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Noun

Singular antique

Plural antiques

1. (countable) An antique is something that is old for its type.
   • Synonym: oldie

   This lamp is an antique, it is 200 years old.

Related words

• antiquarian
• antiquated
• antiquity

Adjective

Positive antique

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If something is antique, it is older than most things similar to it.
   • Synonyms: aged, ancient and old
   • Antonyms: cutting-edge, modern, new and state-of-the-art

   He had his antique car refinished.