reminiscing

American  

[rem-uh-nis-ing] / ˌrɛm əˈnɪs ɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of recalling past experiences or events, especially with pleasure or nostalgia.

   The benefits of reminiscing are widely recognized as having a positive effect on the emotional well-being of elderly people.

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adjective

1. engaged in or expressing such recollection.

   The reminiscing narrator sprinkles the narrative with self-conscious comments like "I remember" or "Funny, the things you remember."

Etymology

Origin of reminiscing

First recorded in 1865–70; reminisc(e) ( def. ) + -ing ¹ for the noun; reminisc(e) ( def. ) + -ing ² for the adjective

Example Sentences

Her new show finds the artist reminiscing about "what you would have done differently, what you regret" and, she added, what you would do differently "if you had another chance".

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Former “Grey’s Anatomy” showrunner Krista Vernoff shared an Instagram post fondly reminiscing about when Dane returned to the set in 2021 to film a dream sequence featuring his character, who died in Season 9.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

There is a virtual crowd of female editors reminiscing and reflecting on Ms. Hillgrove and her work, and the fact that there was a celluloid ceiling in the film industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

It will be a completely new festive experience for her, and while she and the bride will spend time reminiscing about their childhoods in Cardiff, she admits a "dark cloud" hangs over her home city.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

“I’m sorry, honey, but my guess is that her reminiscing on air about Hope Springs is as genuine as her hair color.”

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry