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

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

I’m so grateful that we got even closer since the band, speaking on the phone for hours, reminiscing about all the thousands of amazing memories we had together is a luxury I thought I’d have with you for life.

From BBC

Peter Gallagher is reminiscing about a defining moment in his acting career.

From Salon

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