throwback

noun
UK: /ˈθrəʊbæk/
US: /ˈθroʊbæk/

  1. A person or thing that is like someone or something from the past.

    1. This car is a real throwback to the 1980s styling.
    2. His clothing style is a throwback to the grunge era, very reminiscent of old trends.

  2. A characteristic that appears in someone after being absent for several generations.

    1. Her blue eyes were a throwback to her great-grandmother.
    2. The dog's hunting instincts are a throwback to its wild ancestor's survival skills.

Synonyms

relic remnant revival regression atavism ancestor
throwback adjective

  1. Resembling or characteristic of something from the past.

    1. This music has a real throwback feel.
    2. The band's new album is a throwback to their earlier, more raw sound.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "throwback" in English means: A person or thing that is like someone or something from the past., A characteristic that appears in someone after being absent for several generations..

The phonetic transcription of "throwback" is /ˈθrəʊbæk/ in British English and /ˈθroʊbæk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "throwback": relic, remnant, revival, regression, atavism, ancestor.

Example usage of "throwback": "This car is a real throwback to the 1980s styling.". More examples on the page.