yesteryear

noun

ˈye-stər-ˌyir How to pronounce yesteryear (audio)
Definition of yesteryearnext
as in past
the events or experience of former times the simple games of yesteryear that kept children entertained for hours

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Recent Examples of yesteryear These are not the Bermuda shorts of yesteryear—they’re roomier, tailored, and much more chic. — Erika Reals, InStyle, 23 June 2026 Lincoln’s status isn’t the same as its yesteryear glory. — James Raia, Mercury News, 21 June 2026 For a reminder of how goalkeepers used to kick/hoof the ball out of their hands, set one minute and 34 seconds aside to watch this wonderful montage from yesteryear. — Stuart James, New York Times, 20 June 2026 New mattresses—especially the bed-in-a-box kind—are much more affordable than the spring-laden ones of yesteryear, so just buy new. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for yesteryear
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  • Virtually any object with a connection to King’s past was worth keeping.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • In races across the country, former GOP politicians are leaning into their pasts.
    — Mariana Alfaro, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2026
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“Yesteryear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yesteryear. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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