Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
old-flame
noun
/oʊld fleɪm/
Definition
A former romantic partner or a past love.
Examples
- After all these years, meeting my old flame brought back so many memories.
- She still thinks about her old flame from high school.
- He contacted his old flame to reminisce about their shared past.
Meaning
An ‘old-flame’ refers to someone with whom you once had a romantic relationship but have since parted ways. This term often evokes nostalgic feelings and memories of a time when the relationship was significant.
Synonyms
- former lover
- ex-partner
- past love
- previous flame
