yesteryear

noun

yes·ter·year | \ˈye-stər-ˌyir

Definition of yesteryear

1 : last year

2 : time gone by especially : the recent past

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Examples of yesteryear in a Sentence

the simple games of yesteryear that kept children entertained for hours

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It’s eye-catching and another ode to the neighborhood’s yesteryears. — Michael Candelaria, OrlandoSentinel.com, "College Park Neighborhood Guide," 21 June 2018 The occasion seemed to lack the pep, zip and kick of yesteryear’s opening day. — Johnny Miller, San Francisco Chronicle, "US ports closed to honor MLK," 28 Mar. 2018 Proof positive that some of the most noteworthy (and quirky) updos of yesteryear are primed for a reimagined reboot. — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, "Yara Shahidi Does Travel Beauty Right in Waist-Grazing Twin Pigtails," 28 Aug. 2018 England didn’t have to look far to find ghosts of yesteryear, for there was one standing on its own sideline. — Martin Rogers, USA TODAY, "22 years later, the weight of the world is off England's shoulders," 3 July 2018 The signage too, will be reflective of yesteryear, designed to fit in with the residential nature of the neighborhood including the original town hall across the street, now the home of Liberty Township Historical Society. — Sue Kiesewetter, Cincinnati.com, "Rail station facade a nod to Liberty admin building's history," 5 June 2018 The Frese family of yesteryear (from left): David, Natalie, Sawyer (baby), Annabelle and Isaiah David Frese My daughter's senior year of high school nearly killed me. — David Frese, kansascity, "The last graduation, the last game, the last prom. Parents, are you ready for it? | The Kansas City Star," 27 Apr. 2018 All these characters from the sport's yesteryear walking around. — Steve Rushin, SI.com, "Keith Hernandez, Lou Piniella Focus on Humanity, Not Glory, in New Memoirs," 16 May 2018 This week, American Idol finally got edgy and sleazed it up (in the best way possible!) by having the contestants choose the hottest Italo disco jams from yesteryear to perform for viewers. — Robbie Daw, Billboard, "'American Idol' Recap: Top 10 Dwindles To 7 After Disney Night (Critic's Take)," 30 Apr. 2018

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