Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

long-lost-friend

Noun
/lɔːŋ lɔːst frɛnd/
Definition
A long-lost friend is someone with whom you once had a close relationship but have not seen or communicated with in a significant amount of time.
Examples
  • After years apart, I finally met my long-lost friend at the reunion.
  • She often thinks about her long-lost friend from childhood and wonders what happened to him.
  • Reconnecting with a long-lost friend can bring back many cherished memories.
Meaning
The term indicates a friend who has been out of touch for many years, often evoking a sense of nostalgia or longing to reconnect.
Synonyms
  • Old friend
  • Forgotten friend
  • Past friend