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
