- plural of memoir.
memoirs
Britishplural noun
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a collection of reminiscences about a period, series of events, etc, written from personal experience or special sources
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an autobiographical record
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a collection or record, as of transactions of a society, etc
Example Sentences
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But it is generally the case that memoirs don’t receive fact-checking unless specifically arranged by the author.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
No matter how many conversion memoirs he writes, he will always be the same annoying little brat.
From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026
She also stood by her late husband despite his notorious romantic affairs with other women, something both referred to in their memoirs.
From Barron's ● Jun. 6, 2026
Our must-read books for June include gripping new fiction from Dave Eggers and James Ellroy, buzzy celebrity memoirs, thrilling true stories and a few escapist beach reads.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
In her memoirs, Leah wrote of receiving gold medals, watches, and diamonds from Ohio’s spiritualists.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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