Phrase guide

age like a fine wine

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To age well; to look or become better as one becomes older.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: simile

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: age like milk, age like vinegar

History

Etymology

Due to the perception that wine improves with age.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: kypsyä kuin viini — age well
  • French: bien vieillir — age well
  • German: gut altern — age well
  • Polish: starzeć się dobrze — age well
  • Portuguese: envelhecer igual vinho — age well