Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

memory lane

Noun
/ˈmɛm.ə.ri leɪn/
Definition
A path or route taken to recall past experiences or memories.
Examples
  • After seeing the old photographs, we took a trip down memory lane.
  • Talking about childhood stories was like walking down memory lane for her.
Meaning
‘Memory lane’ refers to a metaphorical space in one’s mind where they reminisce about people, places, and events from their past, often evoking nostalgia.
Synonyms
  • nostalgia
  • reminiscence
  • past