Looking for the meaning of the word FLASHBACK in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of FLASHBACK with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Flashback
Speech Type: Noun
ˈflaʃbak
a scene in a film, novel, etc. set in a time earlier than the main story
Short Definition:scene in film, novel, etc. set in time earlier than main story
Examples:- in a series of flashbacks, we follow the pair through their teenage years
- the movie tells the story in flashback
a flame moving rapidly back through a combustible vapour
Short Definition:flame moving rapidly back through combustible vapour
Examples:- cooling the area prevented a flashback
Word: Flashback
Speech Type: Verb
ˈflaʃbak
move to a scene in a film, novel, etc. that is set in a time earlier than the main story
Short Definition:move to scene in film, etc. that is set in time earlier than main story
Examples:- we flashbacked to a pivotal, defining moment in his life
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