Reminiscence Definition

reminiscence
noun
  1. a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
  2. the process of remembering (especially the process of recovering information by mental effort); "he has total recall of the episode"

"Reminiscence" in song lyrics

See how reminiscence is used in real songs:

  • "Hidden inquisition trapped in memory reminiscence"
    Cale Sampson — 2 Phenomenal Flows
  • "shattered reminiscence"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "reminiscence"

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