memory lane
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of memory lane
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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Colbert took Cranston on a trip down memory lane, revisiting all the wild stunts the actor would get roped into during the beloved comedy’s initial run.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 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
But it was still a trip down memory lane as they became Sheila Corkhill and her ex-husband Bobby Grant once more, returning to the close that captured the hearts of so many viewers.
From BBC • Oct. 22, 2025
But a quick walk down memory lane is all that’s needed to remind us that, on average, investors are better off because of creative destruction.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 21, 2025
Bit put a pothole in the middle of memory lane.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
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