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

• 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

Assisting guests to create memorable experiences through the years means Ali has also seen his fair share of requests that shed light on some of the biggest travel mistakes. —Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025

Already, 2025 has produced some major pop culture moments — some hilarious, some inspiring, and a lot of them memorable enough to make a solid Halloween get-up. —Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2025

To experience fine dining along the Eel River as legends like Eleanor Roosevelt and Clark Gable once did, the historic Benbow Inn makes for a memorable dinner. —AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025

Use Brown Sugar Ham Glaze to make glazed carrots memorable or for a classic main dish. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 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