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antique

 
 
/ænˈtiːk/ noun [C]

Definition

an object that is old, and often rare or beautiful: His home is full of valuable antiques. an antique shop
antique adjective antique furniture/china
(Definition of antique noun from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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