Definition of "memoir" in English

noun

1. An autobiography; a book describing the personal experiences of an author.

   • When I retire, I'm going to write my memoirs.

2. A biography; a book describing the experiences of a subject from personal knowledge of the subject or from sources with personal knowledge of the subject.

   • James wrote a memoir of his grandmother shortly after she passed away.

3. Any form of narrative describing the personal experiences of a writer.