What Does VINTAGE Mean in a Text?
The Quick Answer
VINTAGE means "Classically Good" or "Outdated," depending on context.Classically Good
The word VINTAGE usually means "classically good." The use of VINTAGE in this context probably comes from it's use in the wine industry, where each year is a VINTAGE and good VINTAGES are highly prized. VINTAGE is now applied approvingly to such things as clothing, cars, collectibles, and music, to imply that they have enduring appeal and/or value. For example:- This track is VINTAGE Shady. Eminem at his best!
- Those sneakers are VINTAGE Nike. I want them!
- I have a collection of VINTAGE Pokemon cards I want to sell.
Outdated
In the same way, VINTAGE can be used to mean "outdated." In this context, it implies that something is too old to be fashionable and not old enough to be considered antique or classic. For example:- His new car is a 2006 VINTAGE Toyota. I wouldn't be seen dead in it.
- I love your VINTAGE trousers. They may come back into fashion one day. But I doubt it.
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When I write VINTAGE, I mean this:
"Classically Good"
Summary of Key Points for the First Definition of VINTAGE
"Classically Good" is, by far, the most common meaning for VINTAGE when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)VINTAGE | |
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Definition: | Classically Good |
Type: | Word |
Guessability: | 2: Quite easy to guess |
Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Summary of Key Points for the Second Definition
"Outdated" is another common definition for VINTAGE.VINTAGE | |
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Definition: | Outdated |
Type: | Word |
Guessability: | 2: Quite easy to guess |
Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Example of VINTAGE Used in a Text
VINTAGE
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