antiquer

noun

an·​tiqu·​er an-ˈtē-kər How to pronounce antiquer (audio)
plural -s
1
: a collector of antiques
this is a book for antiquers aloneNew York Herald Tribune
2
[antique entry 3 + -er] : one that antiques new furniture

Word History

Etymology

antique entry 2 + -er

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of antiquer was in 1896

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“Antiquer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antiquer. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.

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