memorabilia

plural noun

mem·​o·​ra·​bil·​ia ˌme-mə-rə-ˈbi-lē-ə How to pronounce memorabilia (audio)
-ˈbē-lē-ə
-ˈbil-yə
Synonyms of memorabilianext
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

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Popular choices include high-quality training gear, personalized equipment, performance wear, and tech accessories, as well as jerseys, hats, and memorabilia, which are always top choices, along with game tickets or fan-experience packages. Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025 Nearly $30,000 of merchandise was stolen from a Woodland Hills sports memorabilia shop early Thursday morning after thieves tunneled their way in after breaking into a neighboring Mendocino Farms restaurant. Julie Sharp, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025 Dozens of Arlington residents showed up with Pride flags and pro-LGBTQ+ clothing and memorabilia. Samuel O'Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Dec. 2025 Making its own unique mark on the eclectic getaway is a soaring art barn with a loft accessible via a ladder and lots of whimsical antique memorabilia, from a Kentucky Fried Chicken bucket chandelier to an Elvis Presley lamp. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for memorabilia

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 15 Dec. 2025.

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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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