Meaning & use
yesteryear
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.
Words with a similar meaning
the pastolden days
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