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 Historically, Beatles memorabilia can fetch a pretty penny on the auction block. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 July 2024 Filled with plenty of Sri Lankan memorabilia, including sculptures, paintings and various other artifacts, your venture out to Lakruwana can make for a fun history lesson about one of the largest Sri Lankan populations outside Sri Lanka itself. Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 10 July 2024 Corcoran also noted that the boxes included an odd variety of contents, including presidential memorabilia, Make America Great Again hats, gifts from foreign leaders, clothing -- including underwear and socks -- and toiletries like mouthwash, toothpaste, and razors. Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 25 June 2024 Like matchbooks, vintage ashtrays and surreptitiously pocketed memorabilia, Clark’s work provides a tangible memory from what might be a first date with a lover, a milestone birthday celebration or perhaps just a really good meal. Kyra Breslin, Washington Post, 25 June 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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“Memorabilia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/memorabilia. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

memorabilia

plural noun
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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