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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While Busurmankulova is deeply committed to the part (and happens to be the most memorable performer in the film), the story’s treatment of Shirin feels unfortunate in some regard. Tomris Laffly, Variety, 23 Nov. 2025 For all the natural beauty, the most memorable part of the day was when a group of Chinese tourists walking by insisted on getting a photo with our group—Western tourists being considered even more of a noteworthy sight than the marvelous views. Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025 Hotels have long understood the power of scent to create memorable experiences. Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2025 The memorable scene of Elphaba flying with her broomstick dressed in her classic hat and cloak has been lauded, marketed, and mocked in popular culture over the past year. Time, 21 Nov. 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 26 Nov. 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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