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Definition of reminisce

reminisce

/ˌrɛmɪˈnɪs/
rem · i · nisce
Adverb:reminiscently
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Adjective:reminiscent
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Past Simple:reminisced
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Past Participle:reminisced
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Present Participle:reminiscing
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reminisce Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To indulge in enjoyable recollection of past events, or to talk or write fondly about remembered experiences.

Example

"The two old friends spent the entire afternoon on the porch, sipping tea and reminiscing about their college days."

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• Rhymes for reminisce

• Nearby Words

remerge
remind
reminder
reminisce
reminiscence
reminiscent
reminiscently

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century as a back-formation from the noun 'reminiscence', which ultimately derives from Late Latin 'reminiscentia', from Latin 'reminisci' meaning 'to remember' or 'recall to mind'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reminisce. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reminisce
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