Memoir

Pronunciation: /ˈmemwɑːr/

Definitions of memoir

noun a historical account or biography written from personal knowledge or special sources

Example Sentences

A1 I wrote a memoir about my childhood.

A2 She published her memoir last year.

B1 The memoir detailed his experiences during the war.

B2 The author's memoir was a bestseller.

C1 Her memoir delved deep into the complexities of her life.

C2 The memoir provided a poignant reflection on the author's journey.

Examples of memoir in a Sentence

formal The author's memoir detailed his experiences during the war.

informal I read a really interesting memoir about a woman's travels around the world.

slang That memoir was lit, I couldn't put it down!

figurative Her memoir was like a window into her soul, revealing all her innermost thoughts and feelings.

Grammatical Forms of memoir

• past tense: memoirized
• plural: memoirs
• comparative: more memoiristic
• superlative: most memoiristic
• present tense: memoirs
• future tense: will memoir
• perfect tense: have memoired
• continuous tense: is memoiring
• singular: memoir
• positive degree: memoir
• infinitive: to memoir
• gerund: memoiring
• participle: memoired

Origin and Evolution of memoir

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'memoir' originated from the Latin word 'memoria', meaning memory or reminiscence.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a record of events or experiences written by a person, the term 'memoir' has evolved to encompass a broader range of autobiographical writings that focus on personal reflections and memories.