noun
throwback
THROH-bak
noun
1
Something or someone that recalls or resembles an earlier era or stage.
"The diner's decor is a throwback to the 1950s."
"His old-fashioned manners are a throwback to a different generation."
How to Use Throwback
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that reminds you of, or reverts to, an earlier time or style.
Common pairings
a throwback to
throwback style
Word Forms
throwbacks plural
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The diner's decor is a _____ to the 1950s.