Vestige — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈve-stij/ ves·tige

Meaning & Definition of Vestige

Vestige (noun)

  1. a trace, mark, or visible sign left by something (such as an ancient city or a condition or practice) vanished or lost
  2. the smallest quantity or trace
  3. footprint

Vestige (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a tiny often physical indication of something lost or vanished

    "a few strange words carved on a tree were the only vestige of the lost colony of Roanoke"

    similar: echo, ghost, relic, shadow, trace
    related: memento, remembrance, reminder, artifact, afterimage, aftertaste, balance, corpse, hangover, leftover, oddment, remainder, remnant, scrap, dreg(s), leavings, remain(s), residual, residue, rest

  2. the mark or impression made by a foot

    "the fossilized vestige of a dinosaur that traversed that muddy landscape millions of years ago"

    similar: footmark, footprint, footstep, step, trace
    related: hoofprint, pug, spoor, track, tread

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Vestige

The most common words with a similar meaning to Vestige:

echo, ghost, relic, shadow, trace, footmark, footprint, footstep, step

Related Words for Vestige

memento, remembrance, reminder, artifact, afterimage, aftertaste, balance, corpse, hangover, leftover, oddment, remainder, remnant, scrap, dreg(s), leavings, remain(s), residual, residue, rest, hoofprint, pug, spoor, track, tread

Origin & Etymology of Vestige

Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin vestigium footstep, footprint, track, vestige

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Vestige

What does "Vestige" mean?

"Vestige" means a trace, mark, or visible sign left by something (such as an ancient city or a condition or practice) vanished or lost. As a noun, it is defined as: a trace, mark, or visible sign left by something (such as an ancient city or a condition or practice) vanished or lost. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Vestige"?

Other words for "Vestige" include echo, ghost, relic, shadow, trace, footmark, footprint and footstep. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Vestige" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Vestige"?

There are 34 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Vestige". Common alternatives include echo, ghost, relic, shadow, trace, footmark, footprint, footstep and step.

How do you use "Vestige" in a sentence?

Examples of "Vestige" in a sentence: "a few strange words carved on a tree were the only vestige of the lost colony of Roanoke"; "the fossilized vestige of a dinosaur that traversed that muddy landscape millions of years ago".

Is "Vestige" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Vestige" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Vestige"?

"Vestige" is pronounced /ˈve-stij/ and divided into syllables as ves·tige.

What is the origin of the word "Vestige"?

"Vestige" comes from Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin vestigium footstep, footprint, track, vestige. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Vestige" meaning "a tiny often physical indication of something lost or vanished"?

When "Vestige" (noun) means a tiny often physical indication of something lost or vanished, synonyms include echo, ghost, relic, shadow and trace.