vestige
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A small remaining trace of something that used to exist or be much larger.
Synonyms and antonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "A few crumbling walls are the only _____ of the castle that once stood here."
Answer: vestige
In your own words, what does "vestige" mean?
A small remaining trace of something that used to exist or be much larger.
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