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

Here, tens of thousands of lights instantly flip on for arguably Southern California’s most memorable Christmas light display. —Todd Martens, Boston Herald, 30 Nov. 2025

This could look like planning a memorable date, gifting you something meaningful and finally expressing appreciation. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025

But the Heat will celebrate the previous chapter of Robinson’s career before Saturday’s game, playing a tribute video for him at Kaseya Center just before tipoff to honor his memorable Heat tenure. —Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 30 Nov. 2025

There have been, for sure, many memorable moments in the group’s 25-year existence. —Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Nov. 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