throwback
noun
throw·back
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Definition of throwback
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: one that is suggestive of or suited to an earlier time or style
his manners were a throwback to a more polite era
2a
: reversion to an earlier type or phase : atavism
b
: an instance or product of atavistic reversion
throw back
verb
threw back;
thrown back;
throwing back;
throws back
Definition of throw back (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to delay the progress or advance of : check
2
: to cause to rely : make dependent
they are thrown back upon … native intelligence— Michael Novak
3
: reflect
: to revert to an earlier type or phase
Examples of throwback in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
About the place: There was a steady flow of customers in this throwback of a diner. — Marc Bona, cleveland.com, "Steve’s Doghouse: Northeast Ohio’s best weekend brunches, breakfasts," 24 Aug. 2019 The town of 3,900 is not without its throwback eccentricities. — Peter Kiefer, The Hollywood Reporter, "Clint Eastwood Unveils Carmel Haven for Nature-Lovers: "It's Really Come Out the Way I Wanted"," 23 Aug. 2019 But this take on a throwback trend feels fresh, and adds a gorgeous dimension to classic hair color. — Maya Allen, Marie Claire, "Kim Kardashian's New Chunky Highlights Will Give You All the '90s Feels," 22 Aug. 2019 The throwback statement has been seen on everyone from Kim Kardashian West to Beyoncé, but leave it to California cool girl Bella Hadid to take it to a whole new level. — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, "Bella Hadid Puts Her Own Spin on Summer’s Coolest Nail Trend," 22 Aug. 2019 Another throwback restaurant and saloon will open in early fall inside the 128-year-old Kittredge Building in the old heart of Denver at 16th Street and Glenarm Place. — The Know, The Denver Post, "An Old West saloon is moving onto the 16th Street Mall in the former Marlowe’s space," 20 Aug. 2019 Yes, this was a throwback win of sorts for the young Padres. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Birthday boy Hedges provides gift for Padres, a series win over Phillies," 18 Aug. 2019 Save our planet, save ourselves hint: Reduce your use of plastics by storing leftovers in glass containers (yes, a throwback to the old days but a really good one). — Cori Brown, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "Cori Brown: Creepy beauty can be found in the woods," 17 Aug. 2019 Shows like The Waltons, Happy Days, Mad Men, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel took the style of a few decades before their air dates and repackaged it as nostalgia, throwback glamour, or kitsch parody. — Joanna Scutts, Curbed, "The shows we’ve lived by," 14 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
The 30-year-old Brian fell behind 3-1 before throwing back-to-back sliders, the second one at 71.7 mph, to strike out Colin looking. — Wes Crosby, chicagotribune.com, "Got you, bro: Brian Moran K’s brother Colin in MLB debut," 7 Sep. 2019 The 30-year-old Brian fell behind 3-1 before throwing back-to-back sliders, the second one at 71.7 mph, to strike out Colin looking. — Wes Crosby, Houston Chronicle, "Brian Moran K's brother Colin in MLB debut," 5 Sep. 2019 Participants will hear stories how poet Dylan Thomas proposed to his wife at one pub and T.S. Elliot threw back some drinks in another. — Washington Post, "‘London literary pub’ tour brings writers and writing home," 4 Sep. 2019 As in, throw back these Player Weekend abominations, please. — Mark Faller, azcentral, "MLB strikes out with boring, black-and-white Players Weekend uniforms," 24 Aug. 2019 Instead of throwing back a Harvey Wallbanger, just try legs up the wall pose. — Aric Chokey, sun-sentinel.com, "How did the Democratic candidates do in their first round of debates? We rated them.," 28 June 2019 Protesters throw back tear gas fired by the police in Wong Tai Sin during a general strike in Hong Kong on August 5, 2019. — Ivan Watson, CNN, "Hong Kong's police describe their side of the protests," 15 Aug. 2019 Because Soto had stopped running, shortstop Brandon Crawford threw back to the plate, too late, and Posey threw again to second. — John Shea, SFChronicle.com, "San Francisco Giants put up little fight, lose to Nationals 4-0," 6 Aug. 2019 Then, halfway through the season, we were thrown back together to write our own episode. — Liz Astrof, Marie Claire, "How I Found (And Split From) My Work Wife," 30 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'throwback.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for throwback
throwback
noun
English Language Learners Definition of throwback
: a person or thing that is similar to someone or something from the past or that is suited to an earlier time
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throwback
noun
throw·back
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Medical Definition of throwback
1
: reversion to an earlier type or phase : atavism
2
: an instance or product of atavistic reversion