yesteryear

noun
UK: /ˈjestərjɪər/
US: /ˈjestərjɪr/

  1. The time before now; the recent past.

    1. Life was simpler in yesteryear.
    2. Compared to yesteryear, technology has drastically reshaped how we work and communicate.

Synonyms

past
yesteryear adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of a past time.

    1. We visited a yesteryear village.
    2. The museum showcased artifacts from a yesteryear era, offering glimpses into daily life.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "yesteryear" is /ˈjestərjɪər/ in British English and /ˈjestərjɪr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "yesteryear": past.

Example usage of "yesteryear": "Life was simpler in yesteryear.". More examples on the page.