memory lane

noun

: an imaginary path through the nostalgically remembered past
usually used in such phrases as a walk down memory lane

Examples of memory lane in a Sentence

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From Robert Pattinson's brutally honest takes to Ashley Greene's walk down memory lane for her rewatch podcast, see what the stars of the Twilight franchise have said about the five films. Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024 The Taco Bell Decade Menus begins rolling out on 10/31 until 12/28 or until supplies last, so get ready to take a trip down food memory lane! Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 The exhibition is the best kind of memory lane stroll, one that thrilled co-curator Steve Brodner, who came of age in the magazine’s heyday. Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Sep. 2024 During his poignant speech, Matthews went down memory lane all the way back to the band’s beginnings in Charlottesville, Virginia, thanked members both current and departed, and especially praised the fans for their efforts in getting DMB inducted into the Rock Hall. Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for memory lane 

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of memory lane was in 1903

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“Memory lane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/memory%20lane. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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