Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
distant-memory
Noun
/ˈdɪstənt ˈmɛməri/
Definition
A recollection that is faint and not vividly clear, often from a long time ago.
Examples
- As she looked through the old photographs, a distant memory of her childhood came rushing back.
- The sound of the music triggered a distant memory of the summer festival from years ago.
- While he couldn’t recall the exact moment, the smell of fresh bread sparked a distant memory of his grandmother’s kitchen.
Meaning
A distant memory refers to an event or experience that one can vaguely remember but lacks detail, usually because it occurred a significant time in the past.
Synonyms
- Faint recollection
- Vague memory
- Remote remembrance
