reminiscence

noun
UK: /ˌremɪˈnɪsns/
US: /rəˌmɪˈnɪsns/

  1. A memory of something that happened in the past.

    1. My reminiscence is about childhood games we played then.
    2. Her reminiscence about her school days brought a smile to her face during the meeting.

  2. The act of recalling or telling past experiences.

    1. His reminiscence made everyone laugh and feel good inside.
    2. The author's reminiscence of his early life forms the core of his new book.

Synonyms

recollection remembrance recall flashback memory

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "reminiscence" in English means: A memory of something that happened in the past., The act of recalling or telling past experiences..

The phonetic transcription of "reminiscence" is /ˌremɪˈnɪsns/ in British English and /rəˌmɪˈnɪsns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "reminiscence": recollection, remembrance, recall, flashback, memory.

Example usage of "reminiscence": "My reminiscence is about childhood games we played then.". More examples on the page.