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 president keeps a gift-shop like stock of memorabilia in a study adjacent to the Oval Office. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 25 June 2026

Legacy Hall, which is located next to the left field entrance of PNC Park along Federal Street, is a new space in the stadium that features a large collection of Pirates memorabilia along with an event space that can accommodate up to 150 people. — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 25 June 2026

Through the end of July, hotel guests can explore a collection of rare and sought-after soccer memorabilia curated by Damian, alongside a dedicated vintage soccer shirt concierge service offering access to collectible jerseys sourced from around the world. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 24 June 2026

Starter jackets and legend-era jerseys Vintage sports apparel sits where fandom, nostalgia, streetwear and memorabilia all overlap. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 June 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