of yesteryear

idiom

literary
: of the past : from a long time ago
the values of yesteryear
radio shows of yesteryear

Examples of of yesteryear in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Their attire fused Puerto Rican culture and Mafia fantasy and seemed beamed in from decades ago — but the crowd entering Miami’s Kaseya Center on this warm evening wasn’t there for an act of yesteryear, but rather one of the hottest arena artists on the planet. Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025 Despite its modern exterior design, the Buzz retains some signatures of yesteryear’s vehicles. James Raia, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025 Game Room Goals Unlike the dingy basements of yesteryear, today's rec rooms blend retro charm with modern polish, making a stylish case for analog games and good old-fashioned face time. Catherine Hong, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025 Despite the band’s many obvious influences (a big one being Nile Rodgers & Chic), the album isn’t trying on numerous, glittery outfits of yesteryear. Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for of yesteryear

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Of yesteryear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20yesteryear. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!