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

His arrival on the show culminated in one of reality TV’s most memorable fallouts as Montag’s friendship with Conrad unraveled on-screen. —Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026

Following a rather memorable appearance by Olivia Rodrigo doing double duty as host and musical guest last week, Matt Damon is stepping up to host Season 51's penultimate episode. —Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 9 May 2026

Both Moss-Bachrach and Bernthal have won Emmys for their roles in the series, but Elisha Evans pulls the spotlight for the brief but memorable Koney King visit in the episode. —Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026

Managing success The 1991 worst-to-first rise of the Braves stands as the most memorable team-sports saga in Atlanta history. —Mark Bradley For The Ajc, AJC.com, 9 May 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