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memoirs

Pronunciation: [ˈmɛm.wɑrz]

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Learn how to use memoirs in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “literature”

(noun) a type of writing where a person tells stories about their own life. Often, these stories are interesting events, people they met, or lessons they learned.

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Her memoirs describe her adventures in traveling around the world.

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His memoirs didn’t include any information about his childhood, making it less interesting.

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Have you ever read any memoirs that you really enjoyed?

Context: “personal experiences”

(noun) written accounts of someone's personal memories or experiences, usually focused on specific themes or events of their life.

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The memoirs of famous leaders can teach us a lot about history.

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Her memoirs were not very detailed, which made them hard to follow.

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What themes are often found in people's memoirs?

How to pronounce memoirs

Pronunciation: [ˈmɛm.wɑrz]

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