old flames

A form of old flame — A previous boyfriend or girlfriend; a former romantic or sexual partner, especially one for whom one still has romantic feelings.

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of old flame
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APA

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“old flames.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/old%20flames. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “old flames,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/old%20flames.

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