antiquing

American  

[an-tee-king] / ænˈti kɪŋ /

noun

1. the practice of shopping for or collecting antiques.

   This weekend’s antiquing yielded a farmhouse dining table perfect for the community center.

2. the use of painting and distressing techniques to give furniture, home decor, etc., the appearance and aesthetic of a much older object.

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Etymology

Origin of antiquing

First recorded in 1720–30 antiquing for def. 1, 1780–90 antiquing for def. 2; antique ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. )