vintage — wine of a particular year's harvest
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: wine of a particular year's harvest
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's vintage jewelry is worth more than my entire wardrobe.
- He collects vintage guitars from the 1960s.
- This vintage cheese smells so strong it could wake the dead.
vintage
NOUN[/ˈvɪntɪdʒ/]
wine of a particular year's harvest
She found a vintage camera from the 1960s at the flea market.
A vintage package arrives at the cottage
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'vendage' meaning grape harvest, derived from Latin 'vindemia' combining 'vinum' (wine) and 'demere' (to remove/gather). The word evolved through French and entered English in the 14th century.
Breakdown
Latin 'vinum' (wine) + 'demere' (to remove) > Old French 'vendage' > English 'vintage' (year's wine harvest, later: things from a particular past period)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's vintage jewelry is worth more than my entire wardrobe.”
“He collects vintage guitars from the 1960s.”
“This vintage cheese smells so strong it could wake the dead.”
“The vintage bookstore has rare first editions.”
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