memorable

adjective

mem·​o·​ra·​ble ˈmem-rə-bəl 

ˈme-mə-rə-, 

ˈme-mər-

: worth remembering : notable

a memorable occasion

a memorable performance

memorable quotations

memorableness noun

memorably

ˈmem-rə-blē 

ˈme-mə-rə-, 

ˈme-mər-

adverb

Synonyms of memorable

• remarkable
• unforgettable
• noteworthy
• notable

Examples of memorable in a Sentence

It was the most memorable line of the play.

She gave a memorable performance.

Recent Examples on the Web

Le Labo bath amenities, cozy bathrobes, spacious rooms, and a warm and welcoming staff rounded out the memorable stay. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 2026

The other very memorable match was the Third-Place Match between England and France. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Charles is not the first British monarch to make a memorable entrance to a major sporting event’s opening ceremony. — ABC News, 23 July 2026

Each of the oversized rooms is named after women who have inspired Merinoff Kwasnieski, some famous (Jane Birkin), some not (Theresa, a memorable former guest). — Molly Fergus, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin memorabilis, from memorare to remind, mention, from memor mindful

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

memorable

adjective

mem·​o·​ra·​ble ˈmem-(ə-)rə-bəl 

: worth remembering : notable

memorably

-blē 

adverb