Antiques: meaning, definitions and examples
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antiques
[ ænˈtiːks ]
collectibles
Objects such as furniture, paintings, or jewelry that are valuable because of their age and quality.
Synonyms
collectibles, heirlooms, vintage items
Examples of usage
- She enjoys browsing through antique shops on the weekends.
- His collection of antiques includes items from the 18th century.
art
Works of art, furniture, or decorative objects made in an earlier period and considered to be of historical or artistic value.
Synonyms
artifacts, masterpieces, relics
Examples of usage
- The museum has a special exhibit featuring antiques from the Victorian era.
- Antiques often require special care and preservation techniques.
Translations
Translations of the word "antiques" in other languages:
🇵🇹 antiguidades
🇮🇳 पुरावशेष
🇩🇪 Antiquitäten
🇮🇩 barang antik
🇺🇦 антикваріат
🇵🇱 antyki
🇯🇵 骨董品
🇫🇷 antiquités
🇪🇸 antigüedades
🇹🇷 antika
🇰🇷 골동품
🇸🇦 التحف
🇨🇿 starožitnosti
🇸🇰 starozitnosti
🇨🇳 古董
🇸🇮 starine
🇮🇸 forngripir
🇰🇿 антиквариат
🇬🇪 ანტიკვარიატი
🇦🇿 antik əşyalar
🇲🇽 antigüedades
Word origin
The term 'antiques' originated from the Latin word 'antiquus' meaning 'ancient' or 'old'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 16th century, referring to objects of ancient times. The popularity of antiques grew during the 18th and 19th centuries as people became interested in preserving and collecting items from the past.
See also: antiquated, antiquities, antiquity.