vintager

[ vin-tuh-jer ]

noun

1. a person who helps in the harvest of grapes for winemaking.

vintager

/ ˈvɪntɪdʒə /

noun

1. a grape harvester

Word History and Origins

Origin of vintager¹

First recorded in 1580–90; vintage + -er ¹

Example Sentences

It is as much the young vintagers, the kids and grandkids of the boomers, the V generation, who have allowed them back in.

From The Guardian

Everywhere on the terraced slopes are scattered groups of vintagers, whose not unmusical voices fill the still air.

From Project Gutenberg

Then the gates of the vineyards were shut, and the judicial vintagers paused in their work, yet not to betake themselves to rest, but to carry on further business within doors.

From Project Gutenberg

Observe with what indifference the people swallow the production of the distant vintager, the seaman, and the vintner, as if it were a thing of course.

From Project Gutenberg

The vintagers were out in the fields, singing songs, firing off salutes of triumph; but Ivo only asked, "Are you making the wine which shall turn into blood?"

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