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

Éclair cake, a luscious combination of chocolate ganache, vanilla pudding, and graham crackers, is both simple and memorable, two qualities our readers love. —Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025

In 1993, Naomi Campbell’s memorable fall in Westwood’s runway show turned the Super-Elevated Gillies into a symbol of fashion fearlessness. —Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025

After Seahawks-Cardinals came down to the wire on TNF in Week 4, last night's 49ers-Rams matchup delivered another memorable ending to kickstart Week 5. —Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025

But just when the team needed it most, the 49ers defense stepped up and forced a turnover on downs to clinch a memorable victory. —Ben Morse, CNN Money, 3 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