memory lane
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of memory lane
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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As the festival kicks off its 25th year, we combed through The Times’ extensive archives to take a trip down Coachella’s memory lane.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 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
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
Mapping out memory lane seemed like an epic way to close out this summer.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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