antiquing

[an-tee-king]

noun

1. the practice of shopping for or collecting antiques.

   This weekend’s antiquing yielded a farmhouse dining table perfect for the community center.

2. the use of painting and distressing techniques to give furniture, home decor, etc., the appearance and aesthetic of a much older object.

Word History and Origins

Origin of antiquing¹

First recorded in 1720–30 antiquing for def. 1, 1780–90 antiquing for def. 2; antique ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

In her free time, Annie loves to make random playlists, doodle in her reporter’s notebook and go antiquing.

From Los Angeles Times

For the “Yellowjackets” star, an ideal Sunday includes antiquing in Sherman Oaks, tea at the Museum of Jurassic Technology, record shopping at Mount Analog and lots of scrolling.

From Los Angeles Times

As orders in furniture stores backordered and stock wasn’t available, homeowners went antiquing.

From Seattle Times

“We love to go to estate sales and antiquing together — it’s hard sometimes because we all like the same things!”

From Seattle Times

“We are going antiquing, and they are on a little farm and we will take walks through the woods and cook some dinners,” she said.

From Seattle Times