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antique (noun)

An object, such as a piece of furniture or a work of art, that has high value because of its considerable age, rarity, and historical significance. In a strict commercial sense, it usually refers to an item that is at least 100 years old.

💬 Example

"She inherited a beautiful mahogany antique from her great-grandmother."

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
relic heirloom artifact curio period piece
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Calling a 50-year-old item an antique.

Pronouncing the 'u' in antique.

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