C1noun 3K

Memorial

🇬🇧 UK /["/məˈmɔːriəl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/məˈmɔːriəl/"]/

Meaning of Memorial

a statue, stone, etc. that is built in order to remind people of an important past event or of a famous person who has died

In simple words: A place or event to remember someone who has died.

Memorial in a sentence

• a **war memorial** *(= in memory of soldiers who died in a war)*
• a memorial to victims of the Holocaust
• The memorial stands on the village green.
• The president today unveiled a memorial to those who died in the disaster.
• a makeshift memorial marked by posters and flowers
• This ruin became a memorial for the victims of the bombing.
• The painting will be a lasting memorial to a remarkable woman.
• a memorial of my husband
• a memorial for victims of the air crash
• They are holding a memorial for it.

How to use Memorial

Used in contexts related to honoring someone's memory, especially after death. Appropriate for somber situations but can also be used in a celebratory context about someone's life. Avoid using casually.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'memory' and 'memorial' – both are about remembering someone.

Related words

Collocations with Memorial

• lasting
• permanent
• living
• build
• erect
• establish
• commemorate somebody/​something
• honour/​honor somebody
• stand
• ceremony
• service
• memorial for
• memorial of
• memorial to
• lasting
• permanent
• living
• build
• erect
• establish
• commemorate somebody/​something
• honour/​honor somebody
• stand
• ceremony
• service
• memorial for
• memorial of
• memorial to

Synonyms for Memorial

• tribute
• commemoration
• honor
• remembrance
• monument

Opposites of Memorial

• celebration
• commemoration

Common mistakes with Memorial

• Confusing 'memorial' with 'memory'.
• Using 'memorial' to refer to any kind of celebration.
• Not knowing the difference between a memorial service and a funeral.

Frequently asked questions about Memorial

What does Memorial mean?

A place or event to remember someone who has died.

What is the definition of Memorial?

a statue, stone, etc. that is built in order to remind people of an important past event or of a famous person who has died

How do you use Memorial in a sentence?

a **war memorial** *(= in memory of soldiers who died in a war)*

Can you give another example of Memorial?

a memorial to victims of the Holocaust

What are synonyms for Memorial?

Common alternatives include tribute, commemoration, honor, remembrance, monument.

What is the opposite of Memorial?

Opposite meanings include celebration, commemoration.

What words go with Memorial?

It commonly pairs with lasting, permanent, living, build, erect, establish, commemorate somebody/​something, honour/​honor somebody, stand, ceremony, service, memorial for, memorial of, memorial to, lasting, permanent, living, build, erect, establish, commemorate somebody/​something, honour/​honor somebody, stand, ceremony, service, memorial for, memorial of, memorial to.

What are common mistakes when using Memorial?

Confusing 'memorial' with 'memory'. Using 'memorial' to refer to any kind of celebration. Not knowing the difference between a memorial service and a funeral.

How do you pronounce Memorial?

US: /["/məˈmɔːriəl/"]/, UK: /["/məˈmɔːriəl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Memorial?

Used in contexts related to honoring someone's memory, especially after death. Appropriate for somber situations but can also be used in a celebratory context about someone's life. Avoid using casually.

What CEFR level is Memorial?

"Memorial" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.