Definitions

1. noun

a memory or a scene from the past that suddenly comes into one’s mind

“She had a flashback to her childhood and started crying.”

2. verb

to cause someone to have a sudden memory of a past event or scene

“The smell of the perfume triggered a flashback for her.”

3. noun

a scene or sequence of scenes shown in reverse chronological order, often used in films and television shows

“The movie had a long flashback at the beginning to explain the characters’ backgrounds.”