memorabilia

plural noun

mem·​o·​ra·​bil·​ia ˌme-mə-rə-ˈbi-lē-ə How to pronounce memorabilia (audio)
-ˈbē-lē-ə
-ˈbil-yə
Synonyms of memorabilianext
1
: things that are remarkable and worthy of remembrance
a wealth of early railroad memorabilia
2
: things that stir recollection or are valued or collected for their association with a particular field or interest : mementos
baseball memorabilia

Examples of memorabilia in a Sentence

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The aquarium now has a Tales of Winter the Dolphin exhibit with memorabilia from the films. Colbi Edmonds, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026 The museum also showcases iconic cars and memorabilia that tell the story of America’s racing history and why this sport matters so much to the region. Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 30 Dec. 2025 The bike recently sold at auction was part of a larger memorabilia sale from the estate of Jay Ward. Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025 The swag, players said Monday, will end up in a box or a memorabilia set. Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 29 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for memorabilia

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from neuter plural of memorabilis

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of memorabilia was in 1785

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“Memorabilia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/memorabilia. Accessed 5 Jan. 2026.

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memorabilia

plural noun
mem·​o·​ra·​bil·​ia ˌmem-ə-rə-ˈbil-ē-ə How to pronounce memorabilia (audio)
-ˈbil-yə
1
: things worth remembering
2
: things valued or collected for their relation to a particular field or interest
baseball memorabilia

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