antiquing

• Substantiv, das die Tätigkeit oder das Hobby bezeichnet, Antiquitäten zu suchen, zu sammeln oder zu kaufen, oft in Geschäften, auf Messen oder Auktionen.

A noun referring to the activity or hobby of searching for, collecting, or buying antiques, often at shops, fairs, or auctions.

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1. Shopping for antiquesB2informalamerican

   The activity of visiting shops, markets, or auctions to buy antique items.

   Antiquitätenkauf

   • We spent the afternoon antiquing in the countryside.
   • She loves antiquing for vintage furniture on weekends.
   • Antiquing is a popular hobby among collectors.

2. Furniture finishing techniqueB2informalamerican

   A decorative technique used to make new furniture look old or aged.

   Antik-Finish-Technik

   • He learned antiquing to restore old cabinets.
   • The table was finished with a special antiquing glaze.
   • Antiquing gives furniture a charming, vintage appearance.

   Synonymeagingdistressing

• Einem Gegenstand ein antikes oder altes Aussehen verleihen (z. B. durch künstliches Altern oder Patinieren) oder nach Antiquitäten suchen bzw. sie sammeln.

A verb meaning to give an antique appearance to something, or to search for or collect antiques.

1. Make look oldB2formal

   To give something an aged or vintage appearance, often through artificial means.

   Altern lassen

   • They antique the furniture by applying a special paint technique.
   • She learned how to antique mirrors for home decor.
   • The craftsman antiques the metal to create a rustic look.

   Synonymeagedistresspatinatepatinizeweather

   Antonymemodernizerefreshrenewrestoreupdate