remembrance

noun
UK: /rɪˈmem.brəns/
US: /rɪˈmem.brəns/

  1. The act of remembering something or someone.

    1. I have a fond remembrance of our trip last summer.
    2. The old photograph triggered a vivid remembrance of her childhood home.

  2. A memory of something.

    1. My only remembrance of that day is the sunshine.
    2. She shared her remembrances of life in the village during the war.

  3. Something that causes you to remember a person or event.

    1. This ring is a remembrance of our engagement.
    2. The museum serves as a lasting remembrance of the battle.

  4. A ceremony or service to honor the memory of someone, especially someone who has died.

    1. We held a remembrance service for the victims of the tragedy.
    2. The annual remembrance parade honored veterans of all wars.

Synonyms

recollection memorial reminiscence tribute memory

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "remembrance" in English means: The act of remembering something or someone., A memory of something., Something that causes you to remember a person or event., A ceremony or service to honor the memory of someone, especially someone who has died..

The phonetic transcription of "remembrance" is /rɪˈmem.brəns/ in British English and /rɪˈmem.brəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "remembrance": recollection, memorial, reminiscence, tribute, memory.

Example usage of "remembrance": "I have a fond remembrance of our trip last summer.". More examples on the page.