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 100,000-square-foot museum will showcase works from his personal collection, including illustrations, paintings, comics, and film memorabilia, offering the public a rare glimpse into the creative worlds that inspired a generation of storytelling. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Nov. 2025

Upstairs, the Western Room is done in turn-of-the-century style and includes a custom handmade queen bed, a collection of western memorabilia and original pine floors. —Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 14 Nov. 2025

The Hollywood actor's decision to part with his memorabilia comes on the heels of his cancer battle. —Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2025

James Van Der Beek is auctioning off memorabilia from his teen heartthrob heyday amid a battle with cancer. —Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 13 Nov. 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