always used before a noun
1
—used to describe a wine usually of high quality that was produced in a particular year which is identified on the bottle
The restaurant has a fine selection of vintage wines.
2
—used to describe something that is not new but that is valued because of its good condition, attractive design, etc.
a collection of vintage cars
vintage clothing shops
3
—used to describe something that has the best qualities or characteristics of the things made or done by a particular person, organization, etc.
vintage Elvis Presley songs
This painting is vintage Van Gogh.
plural vintages
1
: the grapes or wine produced during one season
2
: a period in which something was made or was begun
a piano of 1845 vintage
films of recent vintage [=films made recently]
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“Vintage.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/vintage. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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