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

For safety reasons, the family decided to take it down themselves — and in memorable fashion. —Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026

In Shakopee, where the event was held in the parking lot of Valleyfair theme park, with rollercoasters as a memorable backdrop to the rink, sponsorship dollars were reportedly harder to come by. —Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 14 Jan. 2026

These risks often lead to the most memorable and personal spaces. —Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 2026

Season 2 brings back key memorable players including Max Beesley as Marsha’s DI boyfriend and Archie Panjabi, not given much to do, as a counterterrorism expert. —Randy Myers, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 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