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vin·tage
 vintage
- pronunciation:
- vIn
tihj
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the yearly yield of grapes or wine from a particular vineyard or district.
The vineyard produced a fine vintage that year. |
| definition 2: |
a usu. superior wine, cited by year and district or vineyard.
The restaurant stocks several vintages. |
| definition 3: |
a class of objects produced during a certain era or year.
Several carriages of Victorian vintage were used in the film. |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
classically well-made; embodying the high style of a past era.
The historical society is proud of its collection of vintage crystal ware on display at the museum. |
| definition 2: |
representing the best or most characteristic of something.
This novel is vintage Faulkner. |
| definition 3: |
outdated; antiquated.
- similar words:
- old-fashioned
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| related words: |
old, old-fashioned, outmoded |
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