Word
memories
Meanings
Things you remember from your past experiences.
The ability to remember information and experiences.
Definition
Memories are things you remember from the past.
Memories are thoughts or images in your mind about events you experienced before. They can be happy, sad, or neutral, and they often involve people, places, and feelings. Memories may come back naturally or be triggered by a smell, sound, or photo.
Examples
- The trip gave us memories we will never forget.
- Old songs bring back memories of high school.
- She shared memories of her childhood with her grandchildren.
- The photo album is full of happy memories.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes use the singular form incorrectly and say "a memories" instead of "a memory" or "memories."