Memoir

/ˈmɛm.wɑːr/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A historical account or biography written from personal knowledge or special sources.

Her latest memoir recounts her travels through Europe and the lessons she learned along the way.

An account of one's personal experiences, often written for publication.

The famous actor's memoir provides insight into the challenges and triumphs of her career.

A written record of events, often focusing on the author's own experiences or reflections.

He published a memoir that details his childhood experiences during the war.

From French 'mémoire', meaning memory or recollection.

write a memoir

To compose a narrative about one's own life or experiences.

memoirist

A person who writes memoirs.

memoir writing

The act of composing a memoir.

autobiography

An account of a person's life written by that person.

biography

An account of someone's life written by someone else.

reminiscence

A recollection of past events.

memo

He sent me a memo about the meeting.

life story

Her new book is really just a life story.