English · Arts & Literature
memoir
/ˈmɛm.wɑː/
[/ˈmɛm.wɑː/]
personal life account
Advancednoun
Definition
A book in which someone writes about their own experiences and memories.
Example
In her memoir, the actress described her difficult childhood and her long road to fame.
In her memoir, the actress described her difficult childhood and her long road to fame.
Etymology
From French 'memoire' (memory, memoir), from Latin 'memoria' (memory).
How & Where It’s Used
Focuses on selected memories rather than a full life story.