retro
adjective/ˈrɛtroʊ/
Frequency rank: #5,840 most common English word
Meaning
imitative of or relating to styles, fashions, or designs from the recent past.
Example sentence
She decorated her apartment in retro style, with vintage furniture and old-fashioned wallpaper.
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