noun
- the recent past, especially a time remembered as better or more pleasant
Usage: often nostalgic
Examples
- She longed for the simpler times of yesteryear.
- The old photographs brought back memories of yesteryear.
- Fashion trends from yesteryear are making a comeback.
- He spoke fondly of the music of yesteryear.
- The small town retained the charm of yesteryear.
- Technology has advanced far beyond what people of yesteryear could imagine.