yore
Yore (noun) means Time long past, especially as recalled with nostalgia. Example: “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.
Almost always used in the fixed phrase "days of yore"; rarely appears elsewhere in modern speech.
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Etymology
From Old English "geara," related to the word "year" and literally meaning something like "of years [past]."
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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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