Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
throw-back
noun
/ˈθroʊˌbæk/
Definition
A return to an earlier state or condition; something that resembles a previous form.
Examples
- The retro fashion show featured several throw-backs to the 1980s style.
- His fondness for vintage cars is a throw-back to his childhood.
- Some of the new songs are a throw-back to the classic rock era.
Meaning
The term ‘throw-back’ refers to a person or thing that exhibits characteristics of an earlier generation or style.
Synonyms
- reminiscence
- nostalgia
- reversion
- relapse
