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

The video directed by Payton Murphy is a trip down memory lane, featuring shots of a grey-haired Coverdale, famous for his flowing blonde hair, singing the tune’s nostalgic lyrics amid shots of his family and wife of 28 years Cindy Barker. —Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2025

This documentary is giving me a chance to go down memory lane with a fine-tooth comb, reexamining the highs and lows of my life and career. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2025

By way of introducing Hemsworth's version of the character in the Season 4 premiere, the episode takes a trip down memory lane, recreating iconic moments from the series with the new actor going through the motions that Cavill did in the original episodes. —Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025

While the buyer group awaits approval from a bankruptcy court, here's a trip down memory lane — featuring five facts about Hooters' history that may come as a surprise to some. —Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for memory lane

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