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

• 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

Allen was simply magnificent, engineering one of the most memorable comebacks in recent history, and starting the Bills’ season at 1-0. —The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025

Consider booking a room at Hotel Atwater or the cliffside Zane Grey Pueblo Hotel for a truly memorable escape. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025

Vanloo lights up scoreboard The season opener gave us another memorable moment when former Valkyries point guard Julie Vanloo ignited a third-quarter run that fans still talk about to this day. —Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025

That approach made a difference in a memorable 42-31 Border War victory for Mizzou. —Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025

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