Pronunciation: /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/

Definitions of vintage

noun refers to something from the past that is considered of high quality or value

Example Sentences

A1 I found a vintage dress at the thrift store.

A2 My grandmother collects vintage postcards.

B1 The antique shop specializes in vintage furniture.

B2 She has a passion for restoring vintage cars.

C1 The museum has a collection of vintage photographs from the 1920s.

C2 The vintage wine from the vineyard is highly sought after by collectors.

adjective describes something as being characteristic of a certain time period, usually associated with high quality or value

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a vintage dress at the thrift store.

A2 She collects vintage vinyl records.

B1 The antique shop sells a variety of vintage items.

B2 The vintage car was restored to its former glory.

C1 The vintage furniture in the room added a touch of elegance.

C2 Her vintage jewelry collection is worth a fortune.

Examples of vintage in a Sentence

formal The vintage car collection at the museum is truly impressive.

informal I love shopping for vintage clothes at thrift stores.

slang That vintage record player is so cool, dude.

figurative Her style is very vintage, she loves all things retro.

Grammatical Forms of vintage

past tense

vintaged

plural

vintages

comparative

more vintage

superlative

most vintage

present tense

vintages

future tense

will vintage

perfect tense

have vintaged

continuous tense

is vintaging

singular

vintage

positive degree

vintage

infinitive

to vintage

gerund

vintaging

participle

vintaging

Origin and Evolution of vintage

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'vintage' originated from the Old French word 'vendage' which came from the Latin word 'vindemia' meaning 'grape harvest'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the grape harvest or the wine produced from it, 'vintage' later evolved to also mean a high quality or old item, especially in the context of fashion or design.