memoir

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈmɛmˌwɑː/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈmɛmˌwɑr/

• Audio (UK)

  (file)

• Hyphenation: mem‧oir

Noun

Singular memoir

Plural memoirs

1. (countable) A memoir is a book that describes the author's experience in something.
   • Synonym: autobiography

   When I retire, I'm going to write my memoirs.

2. (countable) A memoir is a book that describes the experiences of a subject.
   • Synonym: biography

   James wrote a memoir of his grandmother shortly after she passed away.