nostalgia

/nɑˈstæld͡ʒə/ noun C2

A longing for home or familiar surroundings; homesickness. (countable, uncountable) · Seeing food at camp similar to his mother's cooking sent a wave of nostalgia through him.
A bittersweet yearning for the things of the past. (countable, uncountable) · an alumnus' feelings of nostalgia for his/her years in high school

Plural nostalgias

+ Save to review

From the library

While a striking photograph or a familiar melody can certainly evoke nostalgia, neither possesses the immediate, visceral power of scent.

The Scent of the Past, p. 1 · C1

Your descriptions of navigating the labyrinthine network of the Underground evoke a vivid nostalgia for a city that likely no longer exists.

The Malleability of Home, p. 1 · C2

Decades had elapsed since he last laid eyes upon its sweeping cables, and an inexplicable nostalgia had compelled him to return.

The Resonance of the Crossing, p. 1 · C2

Learn nostalgia in real texts

With a free account, hover any word in the library for its meaning, hear it read aloud, save words for review timed to your memory, and see how much of each book you already know.

Create free account