memorabilia

plural noun mem·o·ra·bil·ia \ ˌme-mə-rə-ˈbi-lē-ə , -ˈbē-lē-ə , -ˈbil-yə \

Updated on: 17 Apr 2018

Definition of memorabilia

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

Recent Examples of memorabilia from the Web

In addition to raising money from the buy-ins, guests could also bid in a silent auction, which included items like Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers tickets, autographed sports memorabilia and VIP tickets to watch a taping of Good Morning America.

— alex cramer, The Hollywood Reporter, "Autism Speaks Poker Tournament Turns Pro Athletes Into Card Sharps," 9 Apr. 2018
Before the auction, Sotheby’s predicted the eclectic offerings, covering movies, guitars, art, watches, sporting memorabilia and Crowe’s jewelry gifts to Spencer, would bring between AU$2.6 million and AU$3.7 million.

— Washington Post, "Russell Crowe’s $104K violin high note of Sydney auction," 7 Apr. 2018
Terminal 1 memorabilia and equipment include iconic artwork from Polish artist Stefan Knapp, 15 escalators, thousands of security cameras, luggage carousels, security equipment and more.

— sarah gray, Fortune, "The Entire Contents of Heathrow's Terminal 1 Are Being Auctioned Off, Even the Escalators," 5 Apr. 2018
The collection consists of correspondence, blueprints, designs, set photos, memorabilia and other ephemera.

— matt wake, AL.com, "Alabama's huge connection to '2001: A Space Odyssey'," 3 Apr. 2018
Two other bits of Jobs memorabilia were also sold in the auction.

— timothy b. lee, Ars Technica, "Steve Jobs’ 1973 job application fetches $174,000 at auction," 16 Mar. 2018
Klein said a goal of the historical society will be to archive historical memorabilia and photographs.

— forrest sellers, Cincinnati.com, "Cheviot bicentennial helps spur return of community's historical society," 8 Mar. 2018
Also destroyed were the memorabilia and displays of the International Aerospace Hail of Fame, which was the museum's neighbor in the Electric Building.

— sandiegouniontribune.com, "Balboa Park set ablaze," 23 Feb. 2018
Tice spent the money on Miami Dolphins NFL season tickets, professional football memorabilia, dining and repaying personal debt, investigators said.

— jason kelly, ajc, "Deputies: Florida deputy mayor spent $7K museum donation on memorabilia, NFL tickets," 30 Mar. 2018

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