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Definition of antique in English: antiquenounPlural antiquesanˈtiːkænˈtik A collectable object such as a piece of furniture or work of art that has a high value because of its age and quality. 古董，古玩 Pauline loves collecting antiques as modifier an antique dealer Example sentencesExamples - In the 18th century the indicator was called a bottle ticket; today collectors of wine antiques call it a wine label.
- For example, consider the dark corner of an antiques store where stacks of pictures gather dust.
- Some people invest in antiques, art, property, wine or other assets.
- My parents' love for antiques and fine art was made evident in every corner of the house.
- Carefully-chosen classic antiques and quality paintings should yield solid returns over time.
- Around this time, he met an antiques dealer named Lucille Teasel.
- The show turns people's antiques and collectables into cash at a house sale and then auction.
- A wide selection of quality antiques and collectables for sale.
- It's huge, vast, echoing, filled with pieces of Bali, antiques, art pieces, a huge chair collection.
- The Summer Fair is the largest fully vetted fine art and antiques fair in the UK, comprising over 330 dealers.
- There are gilt-framed paintings, oriental antiques, a sofa in trademark red with cream piping.
- He was interested in shooting, car restoration, collecting antiques, and assorted entrepreneurial schemes.
- According to Delaney, the pieces are antiques of the future as the furniture is recognised for its high design.
- Sixty or so art and antiques dealers will occupy the ground floor, some twenty jewellers the lower level.
- The Treasury offers antiques, collectibles and a small inventory of contemporary items.
- His hobbies include collecting antiques, hats and matches, opera, golf and of course, his horses.
- He also had a collection of Pennsylvania mining antiques and framed mining certificates.
- The home was well maintained and was furnished with many antiques and wall hangings from around the world.
- With something to suit everybody from furniture, antiques, plants, tools and other gifts, a visit is a must.
- The antiques dealer found the letters in a box of books and miscellaneous items, which was to be thrown out.
Synonyms collector's item, period piece, museum piece, antiquity, object of virtu heirloom treasure, relic, curio French objet d'art rare bygone
adjectiveanˈtiːkænˈtik 1Having a high value because of age and quality. 一座具有古董价值的钟。 Example sentencesExamples - At various points in my life I have amassed and then jettisoned quantities of antique egg beaters, old buttons and - here's the embarrassing one - pictures of unicorns.
- There is something beautifully reassuring about the presence of an antique grandfather clock in a home; it makes a statement about permanence and comfort that's hard to beat.
- Get your antique treasures valued as part of Hextable Heritage Centre's annual heritage day.
- Police found the antique gun in a grandfather clock at Holy Rood vicarage in Swinton.
- A wide range of distinctive antique items - from jewellery, porcelain and paintings to clocks and a selection of furniture - will be on sale.
- A Georgian silver cutlery set, an antique carriage clock, a pendulum clock, rings, a pocket watch, cash and a purse were among items taken.
- What I like is the collection of antique clocks on display in the inner part of the ground floor.
- Very old pieces with their original finish should usually not be repainted or refinished as you may remove the indications of their authenticity and antique value.
- The table used for massage brought from Kerala has antique as well as medicinal value since they were made of trees with medicinal value.
- But the fact that the building is fully furnished with some of Scotland's finest antique pieces adds to the value which the Executive should have to pay.
- As he sat on the edge of the large double bed that Emma had slept on last night and looked through an obviously antique jewellery box he found himself suddenly fascinated by the value of the items it held.
- Intruders used a fireside peat basket to carry antique silverware, porcelain and clocks to a waiting van.
- In the most hurtful insult, the antique bureau bought by his late wife was taken, along with the personal letters it contained, and his daughter's wedding dress and presents were snatched, too.
- In fact Proust's life is as delicate, and as easily thrown out of balance as an antique clock.
- In the corner of his elegant, third-floor City of London sanctum, just behind his antique desk, there is a grandfather clock marking time.
- Maybe all that early web-site material will have historic and antique value.
- Her technique has a photographic quality that mimics antique silver gelatin prints.
- Officers found an antique, double-barrelled Derringer hidden in a walnut grandfather clock in his bedroom.
- I used to stomp out of my room in protest in the evenings after he placed an antique clock from Turkey outside my room.
- But their happy day turned to misery when they got home at 11.15 pm to find more than 30 items of jewellery, including antique pearls and brooches, taken.
- 1.1 Intended to resemble the appearance of high-quality old furniture.
（木器表面罩漆工艺）仿古的，古式的 bookshelves with an antique finish 仿古罩漆书架。 Example sentencesExamples - This beautiful antique finish table lamp would enhance any style decor.
- The crevices of the bead or charm are darkened to give it an antique appearance.
- The distinctive finish on these mouldings is hand applied to create an antique appearance.
- The oak is hand stained with red, yellow, blue and green and then given an antique finish.
- In addition to the rich antique finish, these gorgeous sinks are now available in the subtle shine of Brushed Nickel too.
- Its embossed finish combined with its rough edges recreate an antique appearance.
- We are now offering our antique reproduction furniture from Indonesia in either a red mahogany or a brown antique finish
- Walk into a furniture or cabinet store and the trend toward using stains and finishes to create an antique look becomes abundantly clear.
- Most of the rings in this book are pictured with an antique finish.
- All elements are placed on antique looking furniture, teapoys, plant stands and traditional Irani chairs.
Synonyms old, antiquarian, collectable vintage, classic
2Belonging to ancient times. 古时的，古老的 古时众神的雕像。 Example sentencesExamples - But then I do not expect poetry to be accurate and never really believed the ancient mariner or the traveler from the antique land either.
- Upon them sat antique pots holding ancient plants nobly maintaining their vainglory and smugness as they grew greedily towards the late summer sunshine.
- You can picture the rugged terrain of rocky beaches and stony slopes with ancient smouldering volcanoes standing guard over antique vines.
- The potée then was a sort of antique potage, of varying ingredients, belonging to the bourgeoisie rather than the peasants, and without any special regional connotation.
- Yet, it may be significant that it's a pitcher who holds a couple of batting records for antique players that should by all rights belong to a batter.
- So he bought me an antique ancient Tibetan hatchet which was said to be used to fight evil spirits.
- He prized antique and ancient things and artifacts.
- Armor reflected the Renaissance idealization of the antique, with decorative motifs taken from classical mythology and ancient history.
- During these centuries scores of collectors who saw themselves as connoisseurs of ancient civilizations brought antique marbles to England.
- But linear perspective itself is probably a renaissance not an antique invention, and Durer's approach to ancient architecture is remarkably free and unlearned.
Synonyms ancient, of long ago classical literary of yore - 2.1 Old-fashioned or outdated.
老式的；过时的 Example sentencesExamples - The Post Office Room features a collection of antique telephones including old-fashioned manual exchanges.
- History runs a perpetual sprint in New York; 6 months' passage makes the most vivid episodes seem quaint and antique.
- It was something so old fashioned as to be almost antique.
- Unimpeded by antique censorship codes or outdated moral guidelines, they lent a painful emotional truth and sometimes savage sexual energy to characters who lived on the edge.
- It's very pretty… looks somewhat antique and old-fashioned.
- Medieval Turnovo's antique houses and narrow cobbled streets are perched on a large rockface that places it among one of the most beautiful cities not only in the Balkans but in all of Europe.
- Maybe the inhabitants can't see it, but there is a freshness and antique aura of the quaint little shops and farms that is breathtaking and endearing.
- The Sonoma Hotel is very quaint with its antique furnishings and cozy atmosphere.
- He talks of my ‘monomaniac fancy that there is nothing quaint or antique in Homer.’
- Already that observation is antique; it has been outdated by Napster and iPod, TiVo and digital TV.
Synonyms out of date, outdated, outmoded, old-fashioned, archaic, antiquated, anachronistic, ancient, antediluvian, superannuated, outworn, behind the times, primitive, medieval, quaint, old-fangled, obsolescent, obsolete, prehistoric French passé informal out of the ark, fossilized, as old as the hills, old hat, creaky, clunky, mouldy British informal past its/one's sell-by date North American informal horse and buggy, mossy - 2.2humorous Showing signs of great age or wear.
〈常幽默〉年久的，破旧的 the kitchen had an antique cooker 厨房里有一个破旧的炉灶。 Example sentencesExamples - Thirty is still young, however antique it may look to 17.
- Pinakos teeth were gritted, biting her pipe, and her frown was making even more wrinkles appear on her antique face.
- Even though his vision could have easily been corrected he preferred to wear an antique pair of glasses.
- Musetta, looking like an overdressed silent-movie vamp, drives up with her ancient admirer in a sputtering antique automobile.
- Normally, Katulo was in the midst of any celebration pushing his antique body to the limit by asking pretty young girls to dance.
verbantiques, antiquing, antiquedanˈtiːkænˈtik 1with object Make (something) resemble an antique by artificial means. 以仿古式样制作 sanding will change the lustre of the sanded spot, especially if the finish has been antiqued 一座具有古董价值的钟。 Example sentencesExamples - I introduced a variety of glazing techniques including light washes, layering, blending, blotting, spraying and antiquing.
- This step is important because, if you crack the plaster and then antique it using the reinkers, the ink will seep into your entire image making it too dark.
- Oh and the inside is completely antiqued except for Rob's room, my room and my dad's big screen TV smack in the middle of my mom's ‘foyer’.
- I then used a wet tea bag to antique the white edges and after allowing the print to dry I repeated the process in different areas to vary the color.
- Disposing of the mountain of silver as antiqued creations had to be a slow and careful business.
- To create the crumpled paper, antique the paper with the ink pads, crinkle it up, smooth it out and then dip it into a mixture of white glue and water.
- Sanding will change the luster of the sanded spot, especially if the finish has been antiqued.
- I got her some letterpress stationery and I bought a reproduction campaign writing lap desk, and antiqued it, and carved her name in the lid.
- One antiqued gray-green shape suggests a Japanese stone lantern, while its surface mimes an aerial view of a meandering river.
- This latter is an antiqued finish that looks for all the world like a well used 19th century original with tales to tell.
- Finishing can be achieved in a variety of ways from antiquing and custom painting to the use of a simple hand-rubbed oil on bare wood.
- Bronze, pewter and antiqued gold are all in the fashion frame, too, and will come over as breathtakingly sophisticated at any age.
- The watery theme continues with multi-colored shells in blue and green hues on the ceiling and windowed walls covered in a mirror material that's been antiqued to somewhat successfully resemble seawater.
- The metallic surface has been stamped and antiqued using inks.
- Chen snapped his head toward the window and his once antiqued vase and knew that someone was there.
- Or should I prime, then lightly sand and then antique it after each coat of paint I do?
- Since many of us like things that look antiqued, paint can be an inexpensive ally.
- You can antique the other way around, but remember a light base coat needs a darker glaze, whereas a dark base coat should use a light glaze.
- From chalking, antiquing, crimping, trimming, inking, and even shadowing, her ideas are sure to inspire hours of stamping creativity.
- However rather than refinish this revolver, the newly installed barrel, cylinder, and ejector tube have been antiqued to match the original parts.
2usually go antiquingNorth American no object Search or shop for antiques. they went antiquing almost every weekend I antiqued all day with my mother Example sentencesExamples - She has her imaginary gay friend, Stephen, who my brother encourages her to spend time with, antiquing and seeing certain movies.
- She gave me her sister's phone number but they were going antiquing, and you know Evangeline and antiques.
- Not to worry if you want something to do though, the downtown Blue Ridge area has many specialty shops, some of the best antiquing in all of Georgia as I mentioned earlier, a theater, art galleries, many tasty restaurants and much more.
- Tim was boring, he had no sense of adventure, and he thought it was fun to go antiquing, he didn't even like football.
- In Lake Placid, summer pastimes include antiquing, visits to the Winter Olympic Museum, historic sites, and scenic boat tours of the lake.
- Other activities include hiking, antiquing, exploring nearby ghost towns and hosted shooting clinics at their range.
- But it harbours a terrible secret: up in the airy valley, down in the rushy glen, one daren't go antiquing for fear of inbred mountain-men.
- A popular New England escape, ‘this island spells relaxation for those who enjoy strolling along historic harbors, collecting seashells, antiquing, biking and boating.’
- A midlife career change synthesized Julie's two passions: travel and antiquing.
- Little things about him make me feel all warm and fuzzy: one day we went antiquing, and he was in one place in the shop while I was looking at vintage clothes in another.
- After checking out of our room we decided to go antiquing, boarding the number 14 bus on Kapahulu for the 10-minute ride north.
- I'd rather go antiquing, take a yoga class, get a massage or read another travel book in my personal search for the ultimate baguette.
- When small towns and backroads are bathed in golden leaves, I'm in the mood for antiquing, hiking, and wine tasting.
- You don't have to be a history buff to avail of a visit to one of their quaint towns, eat good wholesome American food at a very moderate price at a local restaurant, or maybe go antiquing.
- For now, they enjoy antiquing and exploring North Carolina and the southern part of the country.
OriginLate 15th century (as an adjective): from Latin antiquus, anticus 'former, ancient', from ante 'before'. Rhymesbatik, beak, bespeak, bezique, bleak, boutique, cacique, caïque, cheek, chic, clique, creak, creek, critique, Dominique, eke, freak, geek, Greek, hide-and-seek, keek, Lalique, leak, leek, Martinique, meek, midweek, Mozambique, Mustique, mystique, oblique, opéra comique, ortanique, peak, Peake, peek, physique, pique, pratique, reek, seek, shriek, Sikh, sleek, sneak, speak, Speke, squeak, streak, teak, technique, tongue-in-cheek, tweak, unique, veronique, weak, week, wreak Definition of antique in US English: antiquenounænˈtikanˈtēk A collectible object such as a piece of furniture or work of art that has a high value because of its considerable age. 古董，古玩 Pauline loves collecting antiques as modifier an antique dealer Example sentencesExamples - Carefully-chosen classic antiques and quality paintings should yield solid returns over time.
- Some people invest in antiques, art, property, wine or other assets.
- According to Delaney, the pieces are antiques of the future as the furniture is recognised for its high design.
- He was interested in shooting, car restoration, collecting antiques, and assorted entrepreneurial schemes.
- The Summer Fair is the largest fully vetted fine art and antiques fair in the UK, comprising over 330 dealers.
- Sixty or so art and antiques dealers will occupy the ground floor, some twenty jewellers the lower level.
- It's huge, vast, echoing, filled with pieces of Bali, antiques, art pieces, a huge chair collection.
- My parents' love for antiques and fine art was made evident in every corner of the house.
- With something to suit everybody from furniture, antiques, plants, tools and other gifts, a visit is a must.
- He also had a collection of Pennsylvania mining antiques and framed mining certificates.
- Around this time, he met an antiques dealer named Lucille Teasel.
- In the 18th century the indicator was called a bottle ticket; today collectors of wine antiques call it a wine label.
- His hobbies include collecting antiques, hats and matches, opera, golf and of course, his horses.
- There are gilt-framed paintings, oriental antiques, a sofa in trademark red with cream piping.
- The antiques dealer found the letters in a box of books and miscellaneous items, which was to be thrown out.
- For example, consider the dark corner of an antiques store where stacks of pictures gather dust.
- The home was well maintained and was furnished with many antiques and wall hangings from around the world.
- The show turns people's antiques and collectables into cash at a house sale and then auction.
- The Treasury offers antiques, collectibles and a small inventory of contemporary items.
- A wide selection of quality antiques and collectables for sale.
Synonyms collector's item, period piece, museum piece, antiquity, object of virtu
adjectiveænˈtikanˈtēk 1(of a collectible object) having a high value because of considerable age. 古董，古玩 一座具有古董价值的钟。 Example sentencesExamples - I used to stomp out of my room in protest in the evenings after he placed an antique clock from Turkey outside my room.
- But the fact that the building is fully furnished with some of Scotland's finest antique pieces adds to the value which the Executive should have to pay.
- Her technique has a photographic quality that mimics antique silver gelatin prints.
- Officers found an antique, double-barrelled Derringer hidden in a walnut grandfather clock in his bedroom.
- Police found the antique gun in a grandfather clock at Holy Rood vicarage in Swinton.
- Get your antique treasures valued as part of Hextable Heritage Centre's annual heritage day.
- In the corner of his elegant, third-floor City of London sanctum, just behind his antique desk, there is a grandfather clock marking time.
- As he sat on the edge of the large double bed that Emma had slept on last night and looked through an obviously antique jewellery box he found himself suddenly fascinated by the value of the items it held.
- At various points in my life I have amassed and then jettisoned quantities of antique egg beaters, old buttons and - here's the embarrassing one - pictures of unicorns.
- There is something beautifully reassuring about the presence of an antique grandfather clock in a home; it makes a statement about permanence and comfort that's hard to beat.
- A Georgian silver cutlery set, an antique carriage clock, a pendulum clock, rings, a pocket watch, cash and a purse were among items taken.
- Intruders used a fireside peat basket to carry antique silverware, porcelain and clocks to a waiting van.
- In the most hurtful insult, the antique bureau bought by his late wife was taken, along with the personal letters it contained, and his daughter's wedding dress and presents were snatched, too.
- But their happy day turned to misery when they got home at 11.15 pm to find more than 30 items of jewellery, including antique pearls and brooches, taken.
- Very old pieces with their original finish should usually not be repainted or refinished as you may remove the indications of their authenticity and antique value.
- What I like is the collection of antique clocks on display in the inner part of the ground floor.
- Maybe all that early web-site material will have historic and antique value.
- The table used for massage brought from Kerala has antique as well as medicinal value since they were made of trees with medicinal value.
- A wide range of distinctive antique items - from jewellery, porcelain and paintings to clocks and a selection of furniture - will be on sale.
- In fact Proust's life is as delicate, and as easily thrown out of balance as an antique clock.
- 1.1 (of a method of finishing a wooden surface) intended to resemble the appearance of antique furniture.
（木器表面罩漆工艺）仿古的，古式的 bookshelves with an antique finish 仿古罩漆书架。 Example sentencesExamples - We are now offering our antique reproduction furniture from Indonesia in either a red mahogany or a brown antique finish
- The distinctive finish on these mouldings is hand applied to create an antique appearance.
- All elements are placed on antique looking furniture, teapoys, plant stands and traditional Irani chairs.
- The crevices of the bead or charm are darkened to give it an antique appearance.
- In addition to the rich antique finish, these gorgeous sinks are now available in the subtle shine of Brushed Nickel too.
- This beautiful antique finish table lamp would enhance any style decor.
- Its embossed finish combined with its rough edges recreate an antique appearance.
- The oak is hand stained with red, yellow, blue and green and then given an antique finish.
- Walk into a furniture or cabinet store and the trend toward using stains and finishes to create an antique look becomes abundantly clear.
- Most of the rings in this book are pictured with an antique finish.
Synonyms old, antiquarian, collectable
2Belonging to ancient times. 古时的，古老的 古时众神的雕像。 Example sentencesExamples - The potée then was a sort of antique potage, of varying ingredients, belonging to the bourgeoisie rather than the peasants, and without any special regional connotation.
- Upon them sat antique pots holding ancient plants nobly maintaining their vainglory and smugness as they grew greedily towards the late summer sunshine.
- But linear perspective itself is probably a renaissance not an antique invention, and Durer's approach to ancient architecture is remarkably free and unlearned.
- He prized antique and ancient things and artifacts.
- Yet, it may be significant that it's a pitcher who holds a couple of batting records for antique players that should by all rights belong to a batter.
- But then I do not expect poetry to be accurate and never really believed the ancient mariner or the traveler from the antique land either.
- Armor reflected the Renaissance idealization of the antique, with decorative motifs taken from classical mythology and ancient history.
- During these centuries scores of collectors who saw themselves as connoisseurs of ancient civilizations brought antique marbles to England.
- So he bought me an antique ancient Tibetan hatchet which was said to be used to fight evil spirits.
- You can picture the rugged terrain of rocky beaches and stony slopes with ancient smouldering volcanoes standing guard over antique vines.
- 2.1 Old-fashioned or outdated.
老式的；过时的 trade unions defending antique work practices 墨守成规的工会组织。 Example sentencesExamples - History runs a perpetual sprint in New York; 6 months' passage makes the most vivid episodes seem quaint and antique.
- Already that observation is antique; it has been outdated by Napster and iPod, TiVo and digital TV.
- The Sonoma Hotel is very quaint with its antique furnishings and cozy atmosphere.
- The Post Office Room features a collection of antique telephones including old-fashioned manual exchanges.
- Unimpeded by antique censorship codes or outdated moral guidelines, they lent a painful emotional truth and sometimes savage sexual energy to characters who lived on the edge.
- Medieval Turnovo's antique houses and narrow cobbled streets are perched on a large rockface that places it among one of the most beautiful cities not only in the Balkans but in all of Europe.
- He talks of my ‘monomaniac fancy that there is nothing quaint or antique in Homer.’
- It's very pretty… looks somewhat antique and old-fashioned.
- It was something so old fashioned as to be almost antique.
- Maybe the inhabitants can't see it, but there is a freshness and antique aura of the quaint little shops and farms that is breathtaking and endearing.
Synonyms out of date, outdated, outmoded, old-fashioned, archaic, antiquated, anachronistic, ancient, antediluvian, superannuated, outworn, behind the times, primitive, medieval, quaint, old-fangled, obsolescent, obsolete, prehistoric - 2.2humorous Showing signs of great age or wear.
〈常幽默〉年久的，破旧的 an antique divorcee in reduced circumstances Example sentencesExamples - Musetta, looking like an overdressed silent-movie vamp, drives up with her ancient admirer in a sputtering antique automobile.
- Even though his vision could have easily been corrected he preferred to wear an antique pair of glasses.
- Thirty is still young, however antique it may look to 17.
- Pinakos teeth were gritted, biting her pipe, and her frown was making even more wrinkles appear on her antique face.
- Normally, Katulo was in the midst of any celebration pushing his antique body to the limit by asking pretty young girls to dance.
verbænˈtikanˈtēk 1with object Make (something) resemble an antique by artificial means. 以仿古式样制作 sanding will change the luster of the sanded spot, especially if the finish has been antiqued 一座具有古董价值的钟。 Example sentencesExamples - The metallic surface has been stamped and antiqued using inks.
- The watery theme continues with multi-colored shells in blue and green hues on the ceiling and windowed walls covered in a mirror material that's been antiqued to somewhat successfully resemble seawater.
- To create the crumpled paper, antique the paper with the ink pads, crinkle it up, smooth it out and then dip it into a mixture of white glue and water.
- This step is important because, if you crack the plaster and then antique it using the reinkers, the ink will seep into your entire image making it too dark.
- Or should I prime, then lightly sand and then antique it after each coat of paint I do?
- I introduced a variety of glazing techniques including light washes, layering, blending, blotting, spraying and antiquing.
- Chen snapped his head toward the window and his once antiqued vase and knew that someone was there.
- I then used a wet tea bag to antique the white edges and after allowing the print to dry I repeated the process in different areas to vary the color.
- You can antique the other way around, but remember a light base coat needs a darker glaze, whereas a dark base coat should use a light glaze.
- This latter is an antiqued finish that looks for all the world like a well used 19th century original with tales to tell.
- Disposing of the mountain of silver as antiqued creations had to be a slow and careful business.
- Bronze, pewter and antiqued gold are all in the fashion frame, too, and will come over as breathtakingly sophisticated at any age.
- However rather than refinish this revolver, the newly installed barrel, cylinder, and ejector tube have been antiqued to match the original parts.
- Oh and the inside is completely antiqued except for Rob's room, my room and my dad's big screen TV smack in the middle of my mom's ‘foyer’.
- I got her some letterpress stationery and I bought a reproduction campaign writing lap desk, and antiqued it, and carved her name in the lid.
- One antiqued gray-green shape suggests a Japanese stone lantern, while its surface mimes an aerial view of a meandering river.
- Sanding will change the luster of the sanded spot, especially if the finish has been antiqued.
- From chalking, antiquing, crimping, trimming, inking, and even shadowing, her ideas are sure to inspire hours of stamping creativity.
- Finishing can be achieved in a variety of ways from antiquing and custom painting to the use of a simple hand-rubbed oil on bare wood.
- Since many of us like things that look antiqued, paint can be an inexpensive ally.
2usually go antiquingNorth American no object Search or shop for antiques. they went antiquing almost every weekend I antiqued all day with my mother Example sentencesExamples - You don't have to be a history buff to avail of a visit to one of their quaint towns, eat good wholesome American food at a very moderate price at a local restaurant, or maybe go antiquing.
- But it harbours a terrible secret: up in the airy valley, down in the rushy glen, one daren't go antiquing for fear of inbred mountain-men.
- She has her imaginary gay friend, Stephen, who my brother encourages her to spend time with, antiquing and seeing certain movies.
- Other activities include hiking, antiquing, exploring nearby ghost towns and hosted shooting clinics at their range.
- When small towns and backroads are bathed in golden leaves, I'm in the mood for antiquing, hiking, and wine tasting.
- A popular New England escape, ‘this island spells relaxation for those who enjoy strolling along historic harbors, collecting seashells, antiquing, biking and boating.’
- I'd rather go antiquing, take a yoga class, get a massage or read another travel book in my personal search for the ultimate baguette.
- Little things about him make me feel all warm and fuzzy: one day we went antiquing, and he was in one place in the shop while I was looking at vintage clothes in another.
- Not to worry if you want something to do though, the downtown Blue Ridge area has many specialty shops, some of the best antiquing in all of Georgia as I mentioned earlier, a theater, art galleries, many tasty restaurants and much more.
- After checking out of our room we decided to go antiquing, boarding the number 14 bus on Kapahulu for the 10-minute ride north.
- She gave me her sister's phone number but they were going antiquing, and you know Evangeline and antiques.
- For now, they enjoy antiquing and exploring North Carolina and the southern part of the country.
- Tim was boring, he had no sense of adventure, and he thought it was fun to go antiquing, he didn't even like football.
- In Lake Placid, summer pastimes include antiquing, visits to the Winter Olympic Museum, historic sites, and scenic boat tours of the lake.
- A midlife career change synthesized Julie's two passions: travel and antiquing.
OriginLate 15th century (as an adjective): from Latin antiquus, anticus ‘former, ancient’, from ante ‘before’. |