memorabilia

plural noun

mem·​o·​ra·​bil·​ia ˌme-mə-rə-ˈbi-lē-ə 

-ˈbē-lē-ə, 

-ˈbil-yə

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Gold, sage and forest green tile flooring lined the area, leading into a room with a pool table and carpet, with a series of unique memorabilia on the walls. —Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026

New this year is the Orchid Magic Online Auction, which is running simultaneously on the Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society’s website through Sunday and features items such as sports memorabilia, travel stays and a wine tasting for 20 people. —Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026

Cumming is an automotive enthusiast who owns several vintage cars and collects petroleum memorabilia. —Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026

Empty boxes were stacked along a side wall in the locker room as players shuffled in and out to pack up a season’s worth of shirts and jerseys and cleats and memorabilia. —Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from neuter plural of memorabilis

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for memorabilia

• amelia
• mycelia
• ophelia
• delia

Kids Definition

memorabilia

plural noun

mem·​o·​ra·​bil·​ia ˌmem-ə-rə-ˈbil-ē-ə 

-ˈbil-yə

1

: things worth remembering

2

: things valued or collected for their relation to a particular field or interest

baseball memorabilia