Pronunciation: /θroʊbæk/
noun a reversion to an earlier or past style or form
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
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.
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.
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