antique

 
Pronunciation: /anˈtiːk/

noun

  • a collectable object such as a piece of furniture or work of art that has a high value because of its age and quality: Pauline loves collecting antiques [as modifier]: an antique dealer

adjective

  • 1having a high value because of age and quality: an antique clock
  • intended to resemble the appearance of high-quality old furniture: bookshelves with an antique finish
  • 2belonging to ancient times: statues of antique gods
  • old-fashioned or outdated: antique work practices
  • humorous showing signs of great age or wear: the kitchen had an antique cooker

verb (antiques, antiquing, antiqued)

[with object]
  • make (something) resemble an antique by artificial means: sanding will change the lustre of the sanded spot, especially if the finish has been antiqued

Origin:

late 15th century (as an adjective): from Latin antiquus, anticus 'former, ancient', from ante 'before'