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

Recent Examples on the Web Last month, Sink took another trip down memory lane and recalled being asked by Swift’s team to star in the short film in an interview with Bustle. —

Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2024 For folks who had moms or grandmoms who made simple and delicious meals with seasonal ingredients, this recipe may take you on a trip down memory lane while putting you on the road toward a more healthful diet. —

Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 3 Aug. 2024 Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are taking a trip down memory lane. —

Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 25 July 2024 And so, in this deeply fraught election year, here is my highly partisan, deeply personal, deliberately random stroll down memory lane: What I, and the rest of the world, was wearing when various players were vying for the highest office in the land. —

Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 23 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for memory lane

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