noun
yore
yaw
Yore (noun) means Time long past, especially as recalled with nostalgia. Example: “The knights and castles of yore still fascinate young readers today.”
noun
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Time long past, especially as recalled with nostalgia.
"This word comes from the days of yore."
"The knights and castles of yore still fascinate young readers today."
How to use yore
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned way to talk about a distant, often romanticized past.
When to use it
Almost always used in the fixed phrase "days of yore"; rarely appears elsewhere in modern speech.
Common pairings
days of yore
in days of yore
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Etymology
From Old English "geara," related to the word "year" and literally meaning something like "of years [past]."
Rhymes for yore
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What does “yore” mean?
The word “yore” means time long past, especially as recalled with nostalgia. In plain terms, an old-fashioned way to talk about a distant, often romanticized past.
How do you pronounce “yore”?
“Yore” is pronounced yaw (/joɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “yore” in a sentence?
Here is “yore” used in a sentence: “The knights and castles of yore still fascinate young readers today.”
What part of speech is “yore”?
“Yore” is a noun.
Where does the word “yore” come from?
The word “yore” comes from Old English. From Old English "geara," related to the word "year" and literally meaning something like "of years [past].".
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