1. objects that have survived from an earlier time, especially those of historical or sentimental interest
2. parts of a deceased holy person’s body or belongings kept as objects of reverence
Usage: religious
3. something that is outdated or no longer useful

Examples

• The museum displayed ancient relics from the Roman Empire.
• These old photographs are precious relics of our family history.
• Pilgrims traveled far to see the saint’s relics in the cathedral.
• The church claimed to possess relics of several martyrs.
• His typewriter is a relic from the days before computers.
• The abandoned factory stands as a relic of the industrial age.
• Archaeologists discovered relics buried beneath the ancient city.