Synonyms for

Antiques

Verb / æˈnti:ks / Another word for antiques — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Antiques are old and valuable items, usually from the past and often collected by people who are interested in history or art.

Synonyms & similar words

gaffer antique oldgeezer oldtimer antiquate vintage collectibles heirlooms relics artifacts treasures curios bric-a-brac knick-knacks trinkets mementos souvenirs keepsakes memorabilia ephemera curiosities rarities oddities collectables

Synonyms by register

Formal

artifacts relics antiquities

Informal

oldies collectibles treasures

Literary

bygones heirlooms

Antonyms

modern new contemporary current recent present-day

Common collocations

  • antique furniture
  • antique shop
  • antique car
  • antique dealer
  • antique market
  • antique roadshow
  • antique clock

Word family

noun antique
adjective antique

Usage note

The word 'antiques' refers to objects that are old and valuable, typically collected or sold. It is often used as a plural noun referring to the objects themselves, but can also be an adjective describing something as old and valuable.

Example sentences

  1. My mom loves to collect antiques from the 1800s.
  2. The antique shop downtown has a lot of unique items.
  3. The antique vase was worth a lot of money.
  4. I found an antique book at the flea market.
  5. The antique clock still works after all these years.

Quotes

  • An antique is a piece of history that you can hold in your hand.
  • Antiques are the means by which we connect with the past.
  • Antiques are memories that can be touched and held.

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