I. (ˌ)an-ˈtēk noun
Date: 1530
1. : a relic or object of ancient times
2.
a. : a work of art, piece of furniture, or decorative object made at an earlier period and according to various customs laws at least 100 years ago
b. : a manufactured product (as an automobile) from an earlier period
II. (ˌ)an-ˈtēk, in verse often ˈan-tik adjective
Etymology: Middle French, from Latin antiquus, from ante before — more at ante-
Date: 1528
1. : existing since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
antique trade routes to the Orient
2.
a. : being in the style or fashion of former times
antique manners and graces
b. : made in or representative of the work of an earlier period
antique mirrors
also : being an antique
3. : selling or exhibiting antiques
an antique show
Synonyms: see old
III. (ˌ)an-ˈtēk verb
( -tiqued ; -tiqu·ing )
Date: 1923
transitive verb
: to finish or refinish in antique style : give an appearance of age to
antique a table
intransitive verb
: to shop around for antiques
• an·tiqu·er an-ˈtē-kər noun