noun Download 🔗Share That which remains; that which is left after loss or decay; a remaining portion. Examples : "The old photograph album was a relic of my childhood. " history archaeology past toefl Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Something old and outdated, possibly kept for sentimental reasons. Examples : "My grandmother's antique tea set is a relic of a bygone era, but I treasure it because it reminds me of her. " history tradition age archaeology culture past toefl Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A part of the body of a saint, or an ancient religious object, kept for veneration. Examples : "The church displayed a beautiful, ancient relic, a piece of wood said to have touched Saint Catherine's cloak. " religion history body archaeology theology culture toefl Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (often of guitars) To cause (an object) to appear old or worn, to distress. Examples : "To make her guitar look more vintage, Sarah relic'd it with sandpaper. " appearance art style toefl Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading