Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

good-old-days

phrase
/ɡʊd oʊld deɪz/
Definition
A nostalgic phrase referring to a time in the past that is remembered fondly, often viewed as better than the present.
Examples
  • “Back in the good-old-days, we used to have so much fun without all the technology.”
  • “She often reminisces about the good-old-days when life seemed less complicated.”
  • “The good-old-days of summer vacation are something everyone remembers with a smile.”
Meaning
The term ‘good-old-days’ evokes feelings of nostalgia and longing for a simpler, happier time in the past.
Synonyms
  • nostalgic times
  • bygone days
  • the past