Collocation
bring back memories
to make someone remember past events or experiences again, often with emotion
Definition
'bring back memories' is a common English collocation. to make someone remember past events or experiences again, often with emotion
bring back + memories
“That old song always brings back memories of our summer road trips.”
Examples
- This photo album brings back memories of our first home.
- Hearing that melody brought back memories of childhood summers.
- The smell of fresh bread always brings back memories of my grandmother's kitchen.
Show more examples
- Walking through the old neighborhood brought back memories I had forgotten.
- That familiar ringtone instantly brings back memories of my first job.
- Seeing the team photos in the hallway brought back memories of late-night practices.
- Every time I visit the seaside, it brings back memories of the day we got engaged.
- The documentary brought back memories of the chaotic weeks after the storm.
- Her laugh brings back memories of my sister, and it catches me off guard.