memoir
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A book in which someone writes about events from their own life.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
Usage notes
A memoir usually covers a specific period or theme in a life, while an autobiography tends to cover the whole story.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "She published a _____ about growing up on a small farm."
Answer: memoir
In your own words, what does "memoir" mean?
A book in which someone writes about events from their own life.
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