flash-forward

noun

flash-for·​ward ˈflash-ˈfȯr-wərd How to pronounce flash-forward (audio)
: interruption of chronological sequence (as in a film or novel) by interjection of events of future occurrence
also : an instance of flash-forward
flash forward intransitive verb

Examples of flash-forward in a Sentence

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Wednesday’s episode opens with (of course) a flash-forward, this time of Joan sniffling back tears on a ship. Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 30 Oct. 2024 Part of the show’s magic is its setting: the late aughts, with flash-forwards to 2015. Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024 So, what to make of the flash-forwards (approximately six months into the future) at the very end of Season 3? Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2024 The trailer, released Tuesday, Sept. 4, gives the first glimpse at the events leading up to last season’s 18-month flash-forward and, naturally, opens with cheeky narration from John B (Chase Stokes). Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for flash-forward 

Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of flash-forward was in 1928

Dictionary Entries Near flash-forward

Cite this Entry

“Flash-forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flash-forward. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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