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

To recoup their investment, the Cubs sell tickets to games at Wrigley Field, where fans can also buy merchandise, memorabilia and concessions. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 May 2026

In recent years, eBay has focused more closely on collectibles, like sports memorabilia, trading cards, coins and antiques, as well as true fashion finds that attract enthusiasts who will visit the site more often and shop. —Phil Wahba, Fortune, 4 May 2026

The Archive Room is painted blue and filled with Disney parks memorabilia he’s collected over the years, including his ticket stubs, which are safely stored in a fillable glass lamp. —Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026

This adorable cloud pillow shows Harry’s iconic lightning bolt scar and is a seriously cute addition to any fan’s collection of memorabilia. —Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 1 May 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