antiques; old-fashioned things or people
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
antiques; relics; ancient artifacts
formalRefers to objects that have survived from ancient times, used to understand and appreciate historical culture. Often seen in contexts like museums, collecting, or cultural studies.
The museum houses many precious antiques.
He enjoys hunting for antiques at the antique market.
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This vase is a Ming Dynasty antique and is priceless.
noun
old-fashioned thing; obsolete object; fuddy-duddy
informalUsed metaphorically to describe something outdated, obsolete, or a person who is stubbornly old-fashioned and resistant to change. Often has a slightly negative or humorous tone.
This computer is a ten-year-old relic; it's long overdue for a replacement.
Grandpa's thinking is a bit old-fashioned; he doesn't readily accept new things.
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Don't listen to him; he's an old fuddy-duddy whose ideas are long outdated.