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memory lane

American  

noun

  1. the memory of one's past life likened to a road down which one may travel.

    The class reunion was a trip down memory lane.


Etymology

Origin of memory lane

First recorded in 1950–55

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What this walk down memory lane suggests is that the doom-and-gloomers are likely making things seem worse than they really are.

From MarketWatch Aug. 6, 2026

Berkshire’s purchase of New York Times marks a trip down memory lane for the company since Berkshire has long had a soft spot for the newspaper business.

From Barron's Feb. 17, 2026

Barabak: Seems as though you feel one walk down memory lane was quite enough.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 14, 2025

Five kicked off their long-awaited Keep On Movin' arena tour on Wednesday night at a sold-out Utilita Arena in Cardiff, in what fans called a "trip down memory lane".

From BBC Oct. 30, 2025

One quick walk down memory lane and the old- home feeling would blow right over.

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd

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