English · Word Candidate

remembrance

/ɹɪˈmɛm.bɹəns/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: remembrances · remembrancing · remembranced

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The act of remembering; a holding in mind, or bringing to mind; recollection.

Noun

Examples

Dal[ila]. Let me approach at leaſt, and touch thy hand. / Sams[on]. Not for thy life, leſt fierce remembrance wake / my ſudden rage to tear thee joint by joint.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The state of being remembered, or held in mind; memory, recollection.

Noun

Examples

There's Roſemary, that's for Remembraunce. / Pray loue remember: and there is Paconcies, that's for Thoughts.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To remember; to recall to mind.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “remembrance” mean?

The act of remembering; a holding in mind, or bringing to mind; recollection.

Is “remembrance” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.