Pronunciation: /θroʊbæk/

Definitions of throwback

noun a reversion to an earlier or past style or form

Example Sentences

A1 I found an old photo album with a throwback to my childhood.

A2 The movie was a throwback to classic 80s comedies.

B1 The fashion trend was a throwback to the 1960s.

B2 The new restaurant has a throwback vibe to old diners.

C1 The museum exhibit was a throwback to ancient civilizations.

C2 The novel was a modern twist on a throwback to Victorian literature.

adjective relating to or characteristic of an earlier time

Example Sentences

A1 I found a throwback photo of my grandparents in an old album.

A2 She wore a throwback outfit to the 80s themed party.

B1 The movie had a throwback feel to classic Westerns.

B2 The band played a throwback song from their first album.

C1 The museum exhibit featured a throwback to ancient civilizations.

C2 The novel was a throwback to the literary style of the 19th century.

Examples of throwback in a Sentence

formal The throwback to traditional values in the company's latest marketing campaign was well-received by customers.

informal I love looking at old photos for a throwback to the good old days.

slang That concert was such a throwback to the 90s!

figurative Her retro outfit was a throwback to a bygone era.

Grammatical Forms of throwback

past tense

threw

plural

throwbacks

comparative

more throwback

superlative

most throwback

present tense

throw

future tense

will throw

perfect tense

have thrown

continuous tense

is throwing

singular

throwback

positive degree

throwback

infinitive

to throw

gerund

throwing

participle

thrown

Origin and Evolution of throwback

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'throwback' originated from the idea of throwing something back to a previous time or era.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 17th century to describe something that resembles an earlier time or style, 'throwback' has evolved to also refer to a person or thing that is reminiscent of a previous generation or time period.