Meaning & use

yesteryear

noun·Advanced

A time in the past, especially referring nostalgically to earlier years.

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The old diner's decor evoked the simple charm of yesteryear.

Fans of yesteryear still remember the singer's earliest, rawest performances.

A note on using this word

Yesteryear is a literary, slightly old-fashioned word, mostly used to evoke nostalgia rather than in everyday conversation.

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the pastolden days

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