Reminisce

ˌrɛmɪˈnɪs

Meaning & Definition

verb

to think or talk about one's past experiences.

As we sat by the fireplace, we began to reminisce about our childhood adventures.

to indulge in affectionate memories about the past.

She would often reminisce about her travels through Europe with friends.

to recall or reflect on significant moments from one's life.

During the reunion, many of us reminisced about high school days and the fun we had.

to engage in nostalgia or sentimentality regarding past times.

He likes to reminisce over old photographs from his youth.

from Latin 'reminiscere', meaning 'to remember'.

reminisce about

to talk or think about past experiences

reminding oneself

to recall or become aware of something earlier

nostalgic reflection

the act of thinking about the past with a sense of longing or nostalgia

memory

the faculty of the mind by which information is encoded, stored, and retrieved

nostalgia

a sentimental longing for the past

recollection

the action or faculty of remembering something

flashback

I had a flashback to my summer camp days while watching that movie.

trip down memory lane

Looking through old photos always gives me a trip down memory lane.