relic
/ˈrɛlɪk/
noun
- An object from the past that has historical or cultural importance.
- Archaeologists discovered a religious relic believed to be over a thousand years old.
- The museum displayed ancient relics from the Roman Empire, including coins and pottery.
- My grandmother's old sewing machine is a family relic that reminds us of her skill.
- Something that has survived from an earlier time but is now outdated or no longer useful.
- That old flip phone is a relic from the early 2000s.
- Some people consider handwritten letters a relic in the age of email and texting.
- The horse-drawn carriage is a relic of a bygone era before cars were invented.