yesteryear

noun

ˈye-stər-ˌyir How to pronounce yesteryear (audio)
Definition of yesteryearnext
as in past
the events or experience of former times the simple games of yesteryear that kept children entertained for hours

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Recent Examples of yesteryear New mattresses—especially the bed-in-a-box kind—are much more affordable than the spring-laden ones of yesteryear, so just buy new. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 19 June 2026 For a reminder of how goalkeepers used to kick/hoof the ball out of their hands, set one minute and 34 seconds aside to watch this wonderful montage from yesteryear. — Stuart James, New York Times, 20 June 2026 Non-manufacturing teams are spending more time in the plants than ever, and executive visits happen more regularly over the big, scripted affairs of yesteryears. — Breana Noble, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026 Then there are the changes to index-inclusion rules made by Nasdaq and FTSE Russell, which will allow SpaceX to enter their indexes at an accelerated pace compared with IPOs of yesteryear. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for yesteryear
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  • Subscribe to the free Vintage Chicago Tribune newsletter, join our Chicagoland history Facebook group, stay current with Today in Chicago History and follow us on Instagram for more from Chicago’s past.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Some of the town’s earliest inhabitants are buried at the cemetery, giving a glimpse into the state’s colonial past.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
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“Yesteryear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yesteryear. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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