reminiscing

[ rem-uh-nis-ing ]

noun

1. the act of recalling past experiences or events, especially with pleasure or nostalgia:

   The benefits of reminiscing are widely recognized as having a positive effect on the emotional well-being of elderly people.

adjective

1. engaged in or expressing such recollection:

   The reminiscing narrator sprinkles the narrative with self-conscious comments like "I remember" or "Funny, the things you remember."

Word History and Origins

Origin of reminiscing¹

First recorded in 1865–70; reminisc(e) ( def ) + -ing ¹ for the noun; reminisc(e) ( def ) + -ing ² for the adjective

Example Sentences

The ship still shines bright in the memories of former CalMac crew members who have been reminiscing about their time on board.

From BBC

Roosevelt coach Ernesto Ceja couldn’t help but be grateful for his team’s opportunity to play on the Chargers’ and Rams’ turf when reminiscing on the game he just coached.

From Los Angeles Times

They are happily reminiscing about the memories that have been created over butter, potatoes, toothpaste and toilet cleaner during the years they have worked there.

From BBC

When reminiscing about playing the marimba at weddings and quinceañeras as a kid, he recalls the strong emotions he felt when listening to Mexican cumbias.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead, he appeared on Kremlin-controlled television, filmed wandering through a Moscow suburb, reminiscing in perfect Russian about sledging on cardboard as a child.

From BBC