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 39-year-old actress, who is currently starring in Chess on Broadway, took a trip down Glee memory lane while chatting with PEOPLE earlier this month. —Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025

Bridging Generations of Toy Shoppers Walking through the doors of Toys ‘R Us is a trip down memory lane for those of us born before the advent of online shopping. —Sarah Scott, Parents, 24 Nov. 2025

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

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