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

• indelible
• unforgettable

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

But Hollywood history is littered with near-castings for some of the most memorable characters that inevitably would've made their respective films (and these performers' careers) very different. —Ew Staff, EW.com, 18 May 2025

But perhaps the most memorable aspect is the bloated, shuffling character design of the Neanderthal-like human couple that speak in a funny sort of sing-song gutteral jibberish. —Jeff Spry, Space.com, 17 May 2025

What’s been your most memorable dance and crowd member interaction so far? —Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025

Reynolds previously paid tribute to Candy on the 25th anniversary of his death in 2022, sharing a reel of some of his most memorable onscreen moments. —Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 May 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