flashback

noun
UK: /ˈflæʃ.bæk/
US: /ˈflæʃ.bæk/

  1. A scene in a movie, novel, etc., set in a time earlier than the main story.

    1. The movie used a flashback to show the character's childhood.
    2. The novel uses flashbacks to reveal the history of the main characters before the present day events unfold.

  2. A sudden, clear memory of a past event or experience.

    1. I had a flashback to my old school.
    2. The loud noise triggered a flashback to the war, causing him great distress.

Synonyms

recollection reminiscence memory recap retro vision
flashback intransitive-verb

  1. To show or experience a sudden, clear memory of a past event.

    1. I flashed back to my childhood home.
    2. During the therapy session, she began to flashback to the traumatic event.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "flashback" in English means: A scene in a movie, novel, etc., set in a time earlier than the main story., A sudden, clear memory of a past event or experience..

The phonetic transcription of "flashback" is /ˈflæʃ.bæk/ in British English and /ˈflæʃ.bæk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "flashback": recollection, reminiscence, memory, recap, retro, vision.

Example usage of "flashback": "The movie used a flashback to show the character's childhood.". More examples on the page.