nostalgia

Intermediate

/nɑːˈstæl.dʒə/

noun
A sentimental longing or affection for the past, typically for a period with happy personal associations

nostalgia in a sentence

  • “The photograph filled him with nostalgia, transporting him back to the carefree days of his youth.”
  • “A wave of nostalgia swept over me when I saw my childhood home.”
  • “He was filled with nostalgia for his college days.”

What does “nostalgia” mean?

nostalgia (noun) means a sentimental longing or affection for the past, typically for a period with happy personal associations. It is pronounced /nɑːˈstæl.dʒə/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "nostalgia" mean?
nostalgia (noun) means: A sentimental longing or affection for the past, typically for a period with happy personal associations
How do you pronounce "nostalgia"?
"nostalgia" is pronounced /nɑːˈstæl.dʒə/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "nostalgia" in a sentence?
Here is "nostalgia" used in a sentence: The photograph filled him with nostalgia, transporting him back to the carefree days of his youth.

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