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vintage tank

vintage tank

7.6
An old military tank that collectors like
  • noun
  • /ˈvɪn.tɪdʒ tæŋk/
translation icon : tanque vintage
  • The museum display includes several vintage tanks from the World War II era.

Examples

  • The museum displayed a rare vintage tank from World War II.

  • Many collectors seek out vintage tanks for their historical value.

  • Collectors are interested in restoring vintage tanks to their original condition.

  • Every year, enthusiasts gather to watch vintage tank parades at the old military base.

  • Every year, enthusiasts gather to watch vintage tank parades at the old military base.

  • Collectors are interested in restoring vintage tanks to their original condition.

  • The museum display includes several vintage tanks from the World War II era.

How Old

vintage tank
7.6
Abrams tank
2 4.8

Surface Forms

vintage tank singular
vintage tanks plural

Morphology

vintage + tank

The meaning is directly and transparently derived from combining 'vintage' (from an earlier period, old/classic) with 'tank' (armored vehicle), so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer it refers to an old or collectible military tank. This simple adjective+noun composition is a common, cross-linguistic pattern and does not require idiomatic knowledge.

Etymology

Vintage tank is a name for an old military tank that people value. The word vintage means 'old and valued' and tank is an armored vehicle, so the phrase now means a 'classic' or 'collectible' tank.