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

• 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

Big bears, big trees and showers of molten lava Among the more memorable sights and moments for the young men in their exploration of the U.S. national parks system was watching large brown bears catching salmon at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park in Alaska. —Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 23 Aug. 2025

Give each phase a memorable name that reflects what happens during that stage. —Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025

Editor’s Note: In honor of Vogue Runway’s 10th anniversary, our writers are penning odes to the most memorable spring 2016 shows. —Sarah Mower, Vogue, 22 Aug. 2025

One of Corso’s most memorable headgear moments came on Nov. 19, 2011, for a game in Houston between SMU and the undefeated hometown Cougars. —Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025

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