Meaning & use
vintage
Of high quality and enduring value from the past, especially referring to items considered classic examples of their kind.
See it in a sentence
She collects vintage dresses from the 1950s for her boutique.
The car dealership specializes in restoring vintage automobiles.
A note on using this word
Vintage implies genuine age and enduring quality, unlike 'retro', which can simply mean styled to look old.
Words with a similar meaning
classicretro
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Words with an opposite meaning
Another way to use it
2. noun
The year or place in which a wine was produced, or wine from a particular year regarded as notable.
Collectors paid a high price for a bottle from a legendary vintage.
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