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Vintage Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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vintage

[หˆvษชntษชdส’ ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

style

Denoting something of high quality, especially something from the past or characteristic of the best period of a person's work.

Synonyms

antique, classic, retro.

Examples of usage

  • It's a vintage car from the 1950s.
  • She wore a vintage dress to the party.
Context #2 | Adjective

wine

Denoting wine of high quality produced in a particular year that is being stored for aging.

Synonyms

aged, mature, old.

Examples of usage

  • This is a vintage wine from 1998.
  • The cellar is full of vintage bottles.

Translations

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Origin of 'vintage'

The word 'vintage' originated from the Old French word 'vendage', which means 'grape harvest'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to the age of wine, and later expanded to describe anything of high quality from a previous era.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,826, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.