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

Similarly, most current major leaguers were children or weren’t born when Mike Piazza slugged that memorable home run at Shea Stadium 10 days after the attacks. — Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

The plot roughly follows a central mystery about the company, but this book is memorable for being extremely funny—Park is going for jokes. — James Folta, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026

However, picking the right cruise line for this voyage of a lifetime is crucial to ensuring your trip is memorable for the right reasons. — Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026

These iconic restaurants and bars have been serving good food, stiff drinks and memorable moments for decades, each one a vital part of the city’s culinary — and cultural — fabric. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 10 Sep. 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