time machine

noun
UK: /ˈtaɪm məˌʃiːn/
US: /ˈtaɪm məˌʃiːn/

  1. A machine, existing in science fiction, that allows people to travel into the past or the future.

    1. I wish I had a time machine to go back to yesterday. [ ] [ ]
    2. The scientist built a time machine in his lab, according to the story. [ ] [ ]

  2. Something that evokes memories of a past time; a nostalgic trigger.

    1. This old song is like a time machine, taking me back to my childhood. [ ] [ ]
    2. Looking through family photos is like stepping into a time machine and reliving old memories. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "time machine" in English means: A machine, existing in science fiction, that allows people to travel into the past or the future., Something that evokes memories of a past time; a nostalgic trigger..

The phonetic transcription of "time machine" is /ˈtaɪm məˌʃiːn/ in British English and /ˈtaɪm məˌʃiːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "time machine": "I wish I had a time machine to go back to yesterday.". More examples on the page.