antiquity
noun
an·tiq·ui·ty
an-ˈti-kwə-tē 
plural antiquities
1
: ancient times
especially
: those before the Middle Ages
a town that dates from antiquity
2
: the quality of being ancient
a castle of great antiquity
3
antiquities plural
a
: relics or monuments (such as coins, statues, or buildings) of ancient times
a museum of Greek antiquities
b
: matters relating to the life or culture of ancient times
the study of Germanic antiquities
4
: the people of ancient times
records left by antiquity
Examples of antiquity in a Sentence
The town dates from antiquity.
A palace stood here in antiquity.
a museum of Roman antiquities
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The Panorama, mounted temporarily while the Pergamon Museum undergoes renovation, is an enormous installation depicting life in 129 A.D.
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Locating them involves detective work and has attracted eccentric explorers since interest in antiquity was revived in the Renaissance.
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The influence of the Scholes & Glidden is evident to this day, and many of the readers of this article have a relic from technological antiquity right in front of them.
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Schools in antiquity placed an emphasis on healthy minds and healthy bodies — and teachers ensured that young men were physically and intellectually ready for adult life.
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Valeriya Safronova, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Locating them involves detective work and has attracted eccentric explorers since interest in antiquity was revived in the Renaissance.
—Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Mar. 2025
The influence of the Scholes & Glidden is evident to this day, and many of the readers of this article have a relic from technological antiquity right in front of them.
—Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2025
Schools in antiquity placed an emphasis on healthy minds and healthy bodies — and teachers ensured that young men were physically and intellectually ready for adult life.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for antiquity
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“Antiquity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antiquity. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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antiquity
noun
an·tiq·ui·ty
an-ˈtik-wət-ē
plural antiquities
1
: ancient times
especially
: those before the Middle Ages
2
: very great age
3
plural
: objects or monuments from ancient times
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