1. belonging to ancient times; very old

1. an object made in an earlier period that is valuable because of its age, craftsmanship, or rarity

1. to shop for or collect antiques
Usage: informal
2. to give an aged appearance to something

Examples

• The museum displayed antique Roman coins.
• She inherited an antique oak table from her grandmother.
• The antique vase was worth thousands of dollars.
• They spent the weekend antiquing at local shops.
• He learned to antique furniture to make it look weathered.
• The antique clock still keeps perfect time.
• Collectors prize antique jewelry from the Victorian era.