memorable

[mem-er-uh-buhl]

adjective

1. worth remembering; notable.

   a memorable speech.

   Synonyms: celebrated, impressive, noteworthy

2. easily remembered.

memorable

/ ˈmɛmrə-, ˈmɛmərəbəl /

adjective

1. worth remembering or easily remembered; noteworthy

Other Word Forms

• memorability noun
• memorableness noun
• memorably adverb
• unmemorable adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of memorable¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Latin memorābilis “worth mentioning,” from memorā(re) “to mention” + -bilis -ble

Word History and Origins

Origin of memorable¹

C15: from Latin memorābilis, from memorāre to recall, from memor mindful

Example Sentences

Two residents from the neighborhood said they remembered seeing Rinderknecht, but said they could recall nothing remarkable or memorable.

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Many of California’s most memorable coaches are on the list.

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Regardless of which team fans are on regarding Rory’s boyfriends or which of the memorable recurring characters is their favorite, most can agree that they want to see more of the Gilmores and Stars Hollow.

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"It's making them more memorable to consumers," Millie says, explaining that modern shoppers are "becoming bored with traditional media" and "want to be part of something".

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So he kept a scrapbook for a while, but then he just lost count of all the stories that made Harborough memorable.

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Related Words

• catchy 
• decisive 
• enduring 
• eventful 
• extraordinary 
• famous 
• great 
• historic 
• important 
• impressive 
• indelible 
• interesting 
• meaningful 
• momentous 
• monumental 
• notable 
• remarkable 
• terrific 
• unforgettable 

When To Use

What does memorable mean?

Memorable means easy to remember or worth remembering, especially due to being remarkable in a positive way.Events, experiences, people, and things can be described as memorable. In all of these cases, the term is almost always used positively. The term unforgettable is a close synonym, but is perhaps even stronger.Example: It was one of the most memorable moments I’ve ever experienced—I’ll never forget it.