memorabilia

plural noun

mem·​o·​ra·​bil·​ia ˌme-mə-rə-ˈbi-lē-ə How to pronounce memorabilia (audio)
-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 Combing through a treasure trove of elegant vintage clothes, jewelry and career memorabilia, the women discovered an unpublished autobiographical text. Dennis Harvey, Variety, 30 Apr. 2024 Jointed Cue Billiards in Hollywood Park has stood the test of time, made apparent by the memorabilia that hangs like art on its walls and booming throwback music. Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 27 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for memorabilia 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Memorabilia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/memorabilia. Accessed 3 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

memorabilia

noun plural
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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