flashback
Translation
flashback, recollection
Examples
The film uses flashbacks to tell the story.
The film uses flashbacks to tell the story.
He has flashbacks to his time in the war.
He has flashbacks to his time in the war.
Grammar Patterns
a flashback to ((sth.)) a sudden memory of (sth.). He has flashbacks to his time in the war.
Similar Words
Synonyms: recollection, memory, reminiscence
Etymology
A compound of 'flash' (a brief moment) and 'back' (to a previous time).
Memory Tips
Imagine a quick 'flash' of memory that takes you 'back' in time.