Vestige
A trace or small remaining sign of something that no longer exists or is no longer present; a surviving sign or evidence.
nounVestige
A trace or small remaining sign of something that no longer exists or is no longer present; a surviving sign or evidence.
nounImagine This
Imagine exploring an abandoned village and finding a cracked coin hidden in a wall—it's a vestige of a city that once thrived there.
Sounds Like
VES-tij
Looks Like
Looks like the word vest (garment) in spelling, though unrelated to clothing; visually resembles 'vest' with an -ige ending.
Remember This
Etymology comes from Latin vestigium meaning 'footprint, trace'; a vestige is a small remnant that hints at something long gone.
Other Forms
Connect With
trace, remnant, relic, evidence, sign
Note
Use vestige for a small remaining sign of something; for larger remnants or objects still largely present, use 'trace' or 'relic' instead. Plural form: vestiges.