Antique Definition & Meaning
antique
- adjective
- made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age; "the beautiful antique French furniture"
- out of fashion; "a suit of rather antique appearance"; "demode (or outmoded) attire"; "outmoded ideas"
- belonging to or lasting from times long ago; "age-old customs"; "the antique fear that days would dwindle away to complete darkness"
- noun
- an elderly man
- any piece of furniture or decorative object or the like produced in a former period and valuable because of its beauty or rarity
- verb
- shop for antiques; "We went antiquing on Saturday"
- give an antique appearance to; "antique furniture"
"Antique" in song lyrics
See how antique is used in real songs:
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"I'm so modern, your style is so antique"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Molly-Q, Shawn Wigs — Poisonous Poets -
"raise the stakes, up the antique"
1st Infantry f/ Prodigy, Alchemist, Twin & Evidence — Fourth of July -
"Ya flow is antique"
Big Pokey f/ Carmen Sandiego, H.A.W.K. — Still Off Da Chains
Words that rhyme with antique
Usage tips for "antique"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "antique" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for antique to find words that pair well.