antiquing
Americannoun
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the practice of shopping for or collecting antiques.
This weekend’s antiquing yielded a farmhouse dining table perfect for the community center.
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the use of painting and distressing techniques to give furniture, home decor, etc., the appearance and aesthetic of a much older object.
Etymology
Origin of antiquing
First recorded in 1720–30 antiquing for def. 1, 1780–90 antiquing for def. 2; antique ( def. ) + -ing 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Two lamps weren’t just two lamps, but the best outing she spent antiquing with my grandmother before she passed away from Alzheimer’s disease.
From Slate ● Aug. 5, 2024
A one-of-a-kind pillow on the bed was crafted from an antique tapestry discovered during an antiquing adventures.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 7, 2023
“My houses have always been my creative, shopping and antiquing outlets — they just combine everything I like to do,” she explains.
From New York Times ● Jun. 30, 2021
Chamberlain has myriad interests — like kayaking, antiquing and caring for two of her grandkids — that could fill her days.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 15, 2021
Occasionally she disappears for the day, to go antiquing in the surrounding towns.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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