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

The event, a change in pace from the foundation’s annual poker tournament, also included live karaoke, bowling, darts and a live auction that included autographed sports memorabilia. —Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026

The foamboard is removable for pinning memorabilia to the display. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026

There will also be a silent auction of a custom guitar and other Gibson memorabilia. —Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026

The event held Friday and Saturday included a variety of things for sale, including bats, balls and baseball equipment as well as lots of memorabilia, leftover bobbleheads and more. —David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 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