adj
bygone
BEYE-gon
Bygone (adj) means belonging to a time long past. Example: “He spoke fondly of a bygone era of steam trains.”
adj
1
Belonging to a time long past.
"He spoke fondly of a bygone era of steam trains."
How to use bygone
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something from the distant past, often with a nostalgic tone.
Common pairings
a bygone era
bygone days
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Word forms
- Plural
- bygones
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What does “bygone” mean?
The word “bygone” means belonging to a time long past. In plain terms, describes something from the distant past, often with a nostalgic tone.
How do you pronounce “bygone”?
“Bygone” is pronounced BEYE-gon (/ˈbaɪɡɔn/ in IPA).
How do you use “bygone” in a sentence?
Here is “bygone” used in a sentence: “He spoke fondly of a bygone era of steam trains.”
What part of speech is “bygone”?
“Bygone” is an adjective.
