memorable

adjective

mem·​o·​ra·​ble ˈmem-rə-bəl How to pronounce memorable (audio)
ˈme-mə-rə-,
ˈme-mər-
: worth remembering : notable
a memorable occasion
a memorable performance
memorable quotations
memorableness noun
memorably
ˈmem-rə-blē How to pronounce memorable (audio)
ˈme-mə-rə-
ˈme-mər-
adverb

Examples of memorable in a Sentence

It was the most memorable line of the play. She gave a memorable performance.
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But worked into a pastry cream filling, the sweet, honeyed flavor blooms beautifully to create something thrilling and memorable. Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025 Orgeron provided one of the most memorable quotes about his firing and subsequent buyout, joking about it when speaking to the Little Rock Touchdown Club in Arkansas in 2022. Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025 Gertner also points visitors to local favorites, like the bustling farmers market or brunch at 1909, the Otesaga’s lakeside restaurant, where sweeping water views make the experience as memorable as the food. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025 One memorable moment comes early, when another call between Polly and her mother tilts into dread as the voice on the phone morphs into a more callous, sinister being. J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for memorable

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of memorable was in the 15th century

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“Memorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/memorable. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.

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memorable

adjective
mem·​o·​ra·​ble ˈmem-(ə-)rə-bəl How to pronounce memorable (audio)
: worth remembering : notable
memorably adverb

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