vintage
Translation
vintage, classic, period, the year's harvest of grapes
Examples
She loves shopping for vintage clothing.
She loves shopping for vintage clothing.
This car is a vintage 1960s model.
This car is a vintage 1960s model.
The 2015 vintage was excellent for red wines.
The 2015 vintage was excellent for red wines.
Grammar Patterns
vintage ((noun)) of high quality from a past period She collects vintage cars.
the ((year)) vintage the wine produced in a particular year The 2010 vintage is highly rated.
Similar Words
Synonyms (adj): classic, retro, antique; Synonyms (noun): harvest, year, era
Etymology
From Old French 'vendage', meaning 'grape harvest', from Latin 'vindemia'. It originally referred to the year's wine.
Memory Tips
Think of 'vintage wine' - wine from a specific, good year. This idea of a 'good old year' extends to other things like clothes and cars.