This shows grade level based on the word's complexity.
antiquarian
[ an-ti-kwair-ee-uhn ]
/ ˌæn tɪˈkwɛər i ən /
Save This Word!
This shows grade level based on the word's complexity.
adjective
pertaining to antiquaries or to the study of antiquities.
of, dealing in, or interested in old or rare books.
noun
an antiquary.
a size of drawing and writing paper, 31 × 53 or 29 × 52 inches.
QUIZ
THINGAMABOB OR THINGUMMY: CAN YOU DISTINGUISH BETWEEN THE US AND UK TERMS IN THIS QUIZ?
Do you know the difference between everyday US and UK terminology? Test yourself with this quiz on words that differ across the Atlantic.
Question 1 of 7
In the UK, COTTON CANDY is more commonly known as…
OTHER WORDS FROM antiquarian
an·ti·quar·i·an·ism, nounWords nearby antiquarian
antipsychotic, antipyretic, antipyrine, antipyrotic, antiq., antiquarian, antiquark, antiquary, antiquate, antiquated, antique
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
How to use antiquarian in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for antiquarian
antiquarian
/ (ˌæntɪˈkwɛərɪən) /
adjective
concerned with the study of antiquities or antiques
noun
the largest size of handmade drawing paper, 53 × 31 inches
a less common name for antiquary
Derived forms of antiquarian
antiquarianism, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins
Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012