26984 words

vintage

11 definitions • 19 examples
1
produced in the past, and typical of the period in which it was made:

Examples:

a vintage plane
a vintage comic book
2
used to describe clothing, jewellery, etc. that is not new, especially when it is a good example of a style from the past:

Examples:

She loves buying vintage clothing.
The actress turned up at the Oscars in a classic vintage dress.
To be called vintage the piece should strongly reflect styles and trends associated with that era.
3
of high quality and lasting value, or showing the best and most typical characteristics of a particular type of thing:

Examples:

This film is vintage Disney.
It has not been a vintage year for the club (= it has not been very successful).
His performance was not vintage, but it was capable enough.
4
Vintage wine is of high quality and was made in a particular year and can be kept for several years in order to improve it:

Examples:

5
the wine made in a particular year, or a particular year in which wine has been made:

Examples:

The 1983 vintage was one of the best.
What vintage is this wine? (= In what year was it made?)
6
a group of things that were produced, or a group of people who were active, during the same particular period:

Examples:

Cars of recent vintage may not need inspection.
You and I are of the same vintage, so we remember this.
7
clothing, jewellery, etc. that is not new, especially when it is a good example of a style from the past:

Examples:

I tend to wear vintage but I have a few new designer pieces.
If you want a more interesting watch, consider buying vintage.
8
the wine made in a particular year, or a particular year in which wine was made
9
(esp. of something old) of high quality and lasting value, or showing the best characteristics typical of the person who created it:

Examples:

a vintage pistol/airplane/car
"Sophisticated Lady" is vintage Duke Ellington.
10
used but of good quality:

Examples:

vintage clothing
11
(of wine) of high quality that was made in a particular year, and that can be kept for several years in order to improve it:

Examples:

vintage champagne

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