A relic is a fragment from the past one of Elvis's guitars, an ancient piece of pottery or even an outmoded way of thinking – that remains behind. Your dad might love his old albums, but to you, they're just relics.
That which remains; that which is left after loss or decay; a remaining portion; a remnant.
Noun
something of sentimental value
Noun
an antiquity that has survived from the distant past
n.
That which remains; that which is left after loss or decay;
a remaining portion; a remnant.
n.
The body from which the soul has departed; a corpse;
especially, the body, or some part of the body, of a deceased saint or
martyr; -- usually in the plural when referring to the whole body.
n.
Hence, a memorial; anything preserved in remembrance; as,
relics of youthful days or friendships.
Relic
The relics of lost innocence.
The fragments, scraps, the bits and greasy relics.2.
There are very few treasuries of relics in Italy that have not a tooth or a bone of this saint.
Thy relics, Rowe, to this fair urn we trust, And sacred place by Dryden's awful dust.3.
The pearis were split; Some lost, some stolen, some as relics kept.
That which remains; that which is left after loss or decay; a remaining portion; a remnant.
Usage Examples
The middle class, one of the great achievements in history, is becoming more of a relic than a reality.
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Other Usage ExamplesThe practice of executing such offenders is a relic of the past and is inconsistent with evolving standards of decency in a civilized society.
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