vestige
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Definition of vestige
1a(1)
: a trace, mark, or visible sign left by something (such as an ancient city or a condition or practice) vanished or lost
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: the smallest quantity or trace
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: a bodily part or organ that is small and degenerate or imperfectly developed in comparison to one more fully developed in an earlier stage of the individual, in a past generation, or in closely related forms
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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
Recent Examples on the Web
But that online following is a vestige from last year’s campaign. — Todd J. Gillman, Dallas News, "Clash of the Texans: Julián Castro's breakout leaves Beto O'Rourke to do some homework," 30 June 2019 More than a decade after it was pulled off the market, the last vestige of the McCoy Naval Annex in Orlando is once again for sale — this time attracting national interest. — Caroline Glenn, orlandosentinel.com, "Vacant since the ’90s, last slice of the old Orlando Naval annex is for sale," 13 Aug. 2019 The vestiges of British rule and Irish nobles, forts and castles, dot the landscape, along with stone dolmens, built thousands of years ago, but for what purpose and how remains a mystery. — New York Times, "Chasing Waves on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way," 12 Aug. 2019 The last vestige of any sort of differences is the women's mile now being added to 2020 in Tokyo, and the men's 800. — Torrey Hart, SI.com, "Why Natalie Coughlin Is Returning in the New International Swimming League," 17 June 2019 These days, Josh Turner is one of the few remaining vestiges of a classic sound in mainstream country music. — BostonGlobe.com, "The Ticket: What’s happening in the local arts world," 7 Aug. 2019 The State Legislature has since passed a law stating every child should attend the school closest to their home, which was seen as the death blow for the final vestiges of the state’s busing era. — New York Times, "How Joe Biden Became the Democrats’ Anti-Busing Crusader," 15 July 2019 Tucked off a turn on Highway 101, down an unmarked fork in the road, the elusive gates of Hollister Ranch swung open to a 14,500-acre oasis — described by many as the last vestige of the old California coast. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "A look behind the Hollister Ranch gates. Will the public ever access these exclusive beaches?," 12 Apr. 2019 One of the last vestiges of the star system, Tate didn't have control over her day-to-day schedule or her career's direction. — Elena Nicolaou, refinery29.com, "Everything You Need To Know About Sharon Tate's Life — Not Death," 25 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'vestige.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for vestige
vestige
noun
English Language Learners Definition of vestige
formal
: the last small part that remains of something that existed before
: the smallest possible amount of something
See the full definition for vestige in the English Language Learners Dictionary
vestige
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Kids Definition of vestige
: a tiny amount or visible sign of something lost or vanished : trace
We stayed outside to enjoy the last vestiges of daylight.
vestige
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ves·tige
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Medical Definition of vestige
: a bodily part or organ that is small and degenerate or imperfectly developed in comparison to one more fully developed in an earlier stage of the individual, in a past generation, or in closely related forms
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