plural testimonials
1
a
: a written or spoken statement in which you say that you used a product or service and liked it
Note: Testimonials are often used to sell the products or services they are about.
b
: a written or spoken statement that praises someone's work, skill, character, etc.
He received a glowing testimonial from his former employer.
2
: an event at which someone is honored
They have planned a testimonial [=tribute] in her honor.
—often used before another nounShe is being honored at a testimonial dinner next week.
3
: testament sense 1
—+ to
The book's popularity is a testimonial to its timeliness.
: relating to testimony and especially to legal testimony
testimonial evidence
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“Testimonial.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/testimonial. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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