memoir

/mɪˈmɔɪər/

Definitions

1. noun

A written account of a person’s life, typically written by that person

“The author wrote a bestselling memoir about her childhood.”

2. noun

A written record or account of a particular period or event

“The memoir of the company’s history was published to commemorate its 50th anniversary.”

3. verb

To write a memoir about something

“She is memoiring her experiences as a traveler in her blog.”

Synonyms

  • autobiography
  • biography
  • reminiscence

Antonyms

  • fiction
  • novel