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

Now a 40-something underdog working in a memorabilia store owned by his dad (Tony Danza), Jimmy heads back to high school for his missing class credits and to finally win the election. —Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025

Ezell uses the space as a parts shop and man cave, covering the walls in vintage racing and hot rod memorabilia. —Michelle Pemberton, IndyStar, 9 Oct. 2025

The off-ice earnings estimates are determined through conversations with industry insiders and reflect annual cash from endorsements, licensing, appearances and memorabilia, as well as cash returns from any businesses in which the athlete has a significant interest. —Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 7 Oct. 2025

The sporty mannequin fits perfectly at home among the myriad memorabilia, traditional art and archive pieces. —Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 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