memorabilia

[ mem-er-uh-bil-ee-uh, -bil-yuh ]

plural noun

, singular mem·o·rab·i·le [mem-, uh, -, rab, -, uh, -lee].

1. mementos; souvenirs.
2. matters or events worthy to be remembered; points worthy of note.

memorabilia

/ ˌmɛmərəˈbɪlɪə /

plural noun

1. memorable events or things
2. objects connected with famous people or events

Word History and Origins

Origin of memorabilia¹

1800–10; noun use of Latin memorābilia things to be remembered, neuter plural of memorābilis memorable

Word History and Origins

Origin of memorabilia¹

C17: from Latin, from memorābilis memorable

Example Sentences

He said seeing the memorabilia go to new homes marked a definitive end of a wonderful era that "for Gail and I at least, began in the 1950s".

From BBC

Auctioneer Henry Aldridge and Son in Wiltshire said it was the highest amount ever paid for Titanic memorabilia, and that it was bought by a private collector in the US.

From BBC

Doctor Who fans will have the chance to own pieces of memorabilia from the show when two items go up for auction.

From BBC

Henry Aldridge & Son specialises in Titanic memorabilia, holding auctions twice a year.

From BBC

Earlier this week, he took 30 minutes to sign what seemed like an endless supply of photos and memorabilia, which will be auctioned by the Permanently Disabled Jockey Fund.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• collectibles