antique shop

/ˈæntɪk ʃɒp/

store selling old collectibles

She found a beautiful vintage lamp at the antique shop.

The shop specializes in old, valuable items.

informal

A retail establishment that sells old, often valuable, items such as furniture, jewelry, and decorative objects.

The antique shop had a rare 19th-century pocket watch.

The shop sold a valuable historical item.

Antique shops often attract collectors and history enthusiasts.

Collocations

browse the antique shopto look through items for salerun an antique shopto own and operate such a business

a person who buys and sells antiques

a place where antiques are sold, often outdoors

Prices in antique shops may be negotiable, especially for bulk purchases.

Reputable antique shops provide certificates of authenticity for valuable items.

From 'antique' (late 16th century, from Latin 'antiquus') + 'shop' (Old English 'scep').

The term emphasizes the historical or collectible value of items, often implying rarity or craftsmanship.

antique

old and valuable

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shop

a place of business

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