Definition & Meaning of "throwback"

Throwback

a reappearance of an earlier characteristic

an organism that has the characteristics of a more primitive type of that organism

throwback

characteristic of an atavist

Example

The fusty style of the museum’s exhibits felt like a throwback to an earlier era.

The new album is a throwback to the golden era of hardcore, featuring classic riffs and lyrics.

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