Relic (Noun)
Meaning 1
Something of sentimental value.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
An antiquity that has survived from the distant past.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The ancient temple was a relic of a long-lost civilization, a testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of a bygone era.
- The old watch, passed down through generations, was a relic of a time when timekeeping was a mechanical art.
- The museum's collection of artifacts included a relic from the early days of aviation, a propeller from a biplane that had flown in World War I.
- The relic of the ancient city, buried under the desert sands for centuries, was finally unearthed by a team of archaeologists.
- The antique vase, discovered in the attic of an old mansion, was a relic of the Victorian era, a reminder of the opulence and excess of a bygone age.