👉 An 'antique' is like a vintage time capsule, but instead of being made from precious metals or rare gemstones, it's often a piece of old furniture, a retro watch, or even a fashion statement from the 70s or '80s. It's like finding a 50-year-old Band-Aid in a thrift store - it may have some questionable medical history but still serves its purpose, right?
Here's a grittier take: "The antique vase, with its faded floral patterns and mismatched teacups, was a perfect fit in the gritty urban loft, but it made my cat sulk like she'd seen her last unicorn."
