ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Antique

An antique is something that is very old, usually more than 100 years old. It can be anything like a piece of furniture, a toy, or even a book.

Imagine if you had a really old toy that your great-great-grandparents used to play with when they were little. That toy would be an antique because it has been around for a very long time.

Antiques can be very special because they show us how things were a long time ago. They can be different from the things we have now and give us a glimpse into the past.

Sometimes people collect antiques because they are interested in history and want to learn more about how people used to live. They might search for antiques at flea markets, garage sales, or even online.

When someone finds an antique, they might take care of it very well because it is so old and delicate. They might even fix it up or clean it to make it look nice again.

Antiques can have stories to tell and can be a lot of fun to explore and learn about. So, the next time you see something really old, you can think about whether it might be an antique!