LookItUprelic
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈrɛlɪk/ · UK /ˈrelɪk/
Forms: relics
relic means: An old object kept because it brings back memories, even if it is no longer useful.
noun
An old object kept because it brings back memories, even if it is no longer useful.
- This watch is a family relic.
- She kept the ticket as a relic of childhood.
- He still uses that old relic of a camera.
A saint's body part or an old religious object that people keep and deeply respect.
- The church holds a sacred relic.
- Pilgrims came to see the saint’s relics.
- The relic was placed in a silver box.
Questions about relic
What does relic mean?
An old object kept because it brings back memories, even if it is no longer useful.
What is relic in other languages?
Türkçe: hatıra · Español: recuerdo · Français: souvenir · Deutsch: Andenken · Italiano: ricordo · 日本語: 形見
How do you pronounce relic?
In American English /ˈrɛlɪk/; in British English /ˈrelɪk/.
How do you use relic in a sentence?
This watch is a family relic. She kept the ticket as a relic of childhood.
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