yesteryear

Definitions

The recent past or the years gone by.

A time in the past, often viewed with nostalgia.

Examples

The grand ballroom was a nostalgic reminder of the elegance of yesteryear.

Many of the traditions from yesteryear have slowly faded away in our modern, fast-paced society.

Synonyms

the past days of old bygone days former times history the good old days

Antonyms

the future tomorrow the present modern times the here and now