yesteryear
nounUK /ˈjestəjɪə/
US /ˈjestərjɪr/
The time that has already passed.
Grandpa tells stories about the yesteryear of his childhood.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The years of the recent past, especially when remembered fondly.
The old photographs captured the charm of yesteryear.
3. A poetic way to refer to last year.
The festival was bigger than in yesteryear.
4. A time in the past considered better or simpler than now.
People often long for the yesteryear of quiet country life.