VINTAGE Meaning and
Definition
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Vintage is an adjective commonly used to refer to something that is of a high quality and represents a particular era or style from the past. It is derived from the Latin word "vindemia," meaning a grape harvest or wine-making. In the context of fashion or design, vintage typically refers to clothing, accessories, or items that are at least 20 to 30 years old, and are deemed valuable or of special interest due to their age, rarity, enduring appeal, craftsmanship, or historical significance.
The term vintage can also describe wine, where it indicates a specific year or harvest of grapes that is considered exceptional in terms of quality. Vintage wines are highly sought after and appreciated by connoisseurs due to their distinct characteristics and the influence of the climate and conditions during that particular year. In this sense, vintage is synonymous with the year the grapes were harvested and the specific batch of wine produced.
In a broader sense, vintage can be applied to various other fields, such as cars, appliances, furniture, or even musical instruments, to denote items or objects from a previous era that possess charm, style, or collectible value due to their age and uniqueness.
Overall, vintage represents a connection to the past, evoking a sense of nostalgia and appreciation for the craftsmanship, design, and aesthetics of a specific period, making it highly desirable and culturally significant in a variety of contexts.
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The yearly crop or produce of the grape; the time of gathering the grapes; the wine produced from the grapes of one season.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of VINTAGE
The word "vintage" comes from the Latin word "vindemia", which is a combination of "vinum" meaning "wine" and "demia" meaning "harvest". In Latin, "vindemia" refers specifically to the grape harvest for winemaking. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the concept of a specific year or period in which wine grapes were harvested, and eventually extended to other contexts beyond wine, such as referring to a particular year or era of high quality, classic, or valued items.
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Conjugate verb Vintage
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