Nostalgia – Affection for a period in the past
(Pronounced noh-stal-jah)
To remember the definition of the word nostalgia, use the following mnemonic:
No Stallion could jump (nostalgia) as high. The horse can't do it now but we all look back to the past with affection.
Examples of nostalgia in a sentence
They were hoping nostalgia would bring customers into their 80s themed restaurant.
She felt a wave of nostalgia as she looked through her old photo albums.
Sequels to old movies often rely on nostalgia for better reviews.
