memorable

adjective

mem·​o·​ra·​ble ˈmem-rə-bəl 

ˈme-mə-rə-, 

ˈme-mər-

: worth remembering : notable

a memorable occasion

a memorable performance

memorable quotations

memorableness noun

memorably

ˈmem-rə-blē 

ˈme-mə-rə-, 

ˈme-mər-

adverb

Synonyms of memorable

• remarkable
• unforgettable
• noteworthy
• notable

Examples of memorable in a Sentence

It was the most memorable line of the play.

She gave a memorable performance.

Recent Examples on the Web

Yet for the actors who brought them to life, some of their most memorable roles didn’t come with a big paycheck. — Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026

Each can be worn solo or layered for a custom concoction—whatever the case, each cozy scent is bound to be a hit with the mom who always makes the holidays so memorable. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Nov. 2026

Ulyate recalls one memorable listening session for Origins with all four surviving original Heartbreakers — including bassist Ron Blair — in Los Angeles. — Gary Graff, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026

The cast also includes Takehiro Hira, so memorable in the 2024 miniseries Shōgun, as well as Giancarlo Esposito, Cynthia Erivo, Bill Camp, Richard Harmon, Isabel May, and Show Kasamatsu. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin memorabilis, from memorare to remind, mention, from memor mindful

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

memorable

adjective

mem·​o·​ra·​ble ˈmem-(ə-)rə-bəl 

: worth remembering : notable

memorably

-blē 

adverb