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

The Seminoles headed to Virginia almost 30 years after their memorable loss to the Cavaliers. —Erick Smith, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025

The 2025 Ryder Cup opened on Friday at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York, with memorable moments from the first round of competition. —FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025

Michael Jordan’s eighth signature Air Jordan sneaker will reportedly receive a new colorway inspired by one of his most memorable on-court moments in his fourth Air Jordan model. —Riley Jones, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2025

This is not an activity for beginners, the faint of heart, or the day-tripper, but kayaking or canoeing the Savonoski Loop is sure to be a memorable adventure. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 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