Meaning & use

vintage

adjective·Academic

Of high quality and enduring value from the past, especially referring to items considered classic examples of their kind.

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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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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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