Flashback — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈflash-ˌbak/ flash·back

Meaning & Definition of Flashback

Flashback (noun)

  1. a recession of flame to an unwanted position (as into a blowpipe)
  2. interruption of chronological sequence (as in a film or literary work) by interjection of events of earlier occurrence; also, an instance of flashback
  3. a past incident recurring vividly in the mind; also, an instance of such recurrence

Flashback (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in memory, recollection

    similar: anamnesis, memory, recall, recollection, remembrance, reminiscence, memento, memorial, reminder, souvenir, token, association

  2. as in history, past

    similar: auld lang syne, history, past, yesterday, yesteryear, yore, annals, chronicle, record, antiquity, long ago, bygone, memoir
    opposite: by-and-by, future, futurity, hereafter, offing, tomorrow, moment, now, present, today

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Flashback

The most common words with a similar meaning to Flashback:

anamnesis, memory, recall, recollection, remembrance, reminiscence, memento, memorial, reminder, souvenir, token, association, auld lang syne, history, past, yesterday, yesteryear, yore, annals, chronicle, record, antiquity, long ago, bygone, memoir

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Flashback

Words with the opposite meaning of Flashback:

by-and-by, future, futurity, hereafter, offing, tomorrow, moment, now, present, today

Origin & Etymology of Flashback

First known use: 1903

Frequently Asked Questions about Flashback

What does "Flashback" mean?

"Flashback" means a recession of flame to an unwanted position (as into a blowpipe). As a noun, it is defined as: a recession of flame to an unwanted position (as into a blowpipe). It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Flashback"?

Other words for "Flashback" include anamnesis, memory, recall, recollection, remembrance, reminiscence, memento and memorial. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Flashback" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Flashback"?

There are 25 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Flashback". Common alternatives include anamnesis, memory, recall, recollection, remembrance, reminiscence, memento, memorial, reminder and souvenir.

What is the opposite of "Flashback"?

Antonyms of "Flashback" include by-and-by, future, futurity, hereafter, offing, tomorrow, moment and now.

Is "Flashback" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Flashback" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Flashback"?

"Flashback" is pronounced /ˈflash-ˌbak/ and divided into syllables as flash·back.

What is the origin of the word "Flashback"?

First known use: 1903.

What is another word for "Flashback" meaning "as in memory, recollection"?

When "Flashback" (noun) means as in memory, recollection, synonyms include anamnesis, memory, recall, recollection, remembrance and reminiscence.