memory lane

noun

: an imaginary path through the nostalgically remembered past

—usually used in such phrases as a walk down memory lane

Visiting the old neighborhood was a walk down memory lane.

Examples of memory lane in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With the convention center’s arena now set to close, enjoy this walk down memory lane with a look back at some of the musicians and entertainers who played there over the decades. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026

Walking through the exhibit was a trip down memory lane for Schultz. — Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026

The Oscar winner took a walk down memory lane to detail how many artists and collaborators lifted him up on his journey while also taking aim at authoritarianism. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

Following a walk down memory lane showcasing some of the biggest moments in the show’s history, like the showmances, the alliances, the backstabbing, and the competitions. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for memory lane

• cyclopropane
• legerdemain
• nitromethane
• ultramontane
• abstain
• airplane
• alkane
• arcane
• arraign
• attain
• backplane
• betaine