Synonyms for

Yesteryear

Verb / ˈjestɜ:ˌjɪr / Another word for yesteryear — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the recent past, typically the period of time between 30 and 100 years ago

Synonyms & similar words

future past pasttimes past history yore antiquity

Example sentences

  1. Yesteryear, my grandfather walked to school in the snow.
  2. My mom likes to talk about yesteryear when she was a kid.
  3. I wish I could travel back to yesteryear and see what life was like.
  4. Yesteryear, there were no smartphones or computers.
  5. In yesteryear, people used to write letters instead of sending emails.

Quotes

  • "I don't think about yesteryear too much, because there's nothing I can do about it." - Tom Brady
  • "Yesteryear I was a dog. Today I'm a dog. Tomorrow I'll probably still be a dog. Sigh! There's so little hope for advancement." - Charles M. Schulz
  • "In yesteryear, when they built their houses to last, they did not forget to make them beautiful." - John Ruskin

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