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

That’s why its Limited-Edition FIFA World Cup 2026 bottle of Don Julio 1942, while maintaining its classic tall shape, resembles the World Cup trophy itself with its luminous gold-toned body and malachite closure, also likely sitting for generations on a memorabilia shelf. —Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026

Off-field numbers are comprised of endorsements, licensing, appearances and memorabilia, as well as cash returns from any businesses in which the athlete has a significant interest. —Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 11 June 2026

Visitors can explore displays featuring historic uniforms, vintage soccer balls, original photographs, posters and memorabilia connected to some of the sport's most iconic players and moments. —Lauren Crawford, CBS News, 11 June 2026

Last year The Museum of Kansas City marked Melinda Ryder’s 50-year drag career with an exhibit of her costumes, photographs and other memorabilia. —Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 11 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