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

Pop inside for a look at the Clemson memorabilia that plasters the walls. —Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025

The Haunted Spookeasy is decorated with horror movie memorabilia and staff is dressed in costume for photo opportunities and a small scare. —Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025

The book is fun, too, packed with memorabilia. —Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025

The following day, Propstore will hold an online auction dedicated to Oasis with over 170 lots of memorabilia from the beloved Britpop band. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025

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