memorabilia

plural noun

mem·​o·​ra·​bil·​ia ˌme-mə-rə-ˈbi-lē-ə 

-ˈbē-lē-ə,

-ˈbil-yə

1

: things that are remarkable and worthy of remembrance

a wealth of early railroad memorabilia

2

: things that stir recollection or are valued or collected for their association with a particular field or interest : mementos

baseball memorabilia

Examples of memorabilia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Fans of Lynn and Gayle can still visit Butcher Hollow to see the family’s cabin, decorated with memorabilia and belongings from the family’s early years. —Julie Tremaine, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024

Display of Gene Autry memorabilia at the Autry National Center.[/caption] Aside from singing and acting, Autry made a bundle as a rodeo czar, L.A. media magnate, and ... —Brian T. Allen, National Review, 11 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from neuter plural of memorabilis

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

memorabilia

plural noun

mem·​o·​ra·​bil·​ia ˌmem-ə-rə-ˈbil-ē-ə 

-ˈbil-yə

1

: things worth remembering

2

: things valued or collected for their relation to a particular field or interest

baseball memorabilia