memorabilia
Americanplural noun
SINGULAR
memorabile-
mementos; souvenirs.
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matters or events worthy to be remembered; points worthy of note.
plural noun
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memorable events or things
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objects connected with famous people or events
Etymology
Origin of memorabilia
1800–10; noun use of Latin memorābilia things to be remembered, neuter plural of memorābilis memorable
Example Sentences
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A 145-year-old rugby club has been left reeling after a "devastating" fire swept through its clubhouse, destroying precious trophies and memorabilia.
From BBC
Earlier this month, the “Dawson’s Creek” actor announced that he is also auctioning off memorabilia from his personal collection to help pay for his cancer treatments.
From Los Angeles Times
In between the tribute bands and memorabilia vendors, one of the big attractions was screenings of various rare or bootleg film footage, screened in cavernous hotel ballrooms.
From Salon
His office is full of memorabilia from his own projects mixed with photos of Old Hollywood, including one signed by George Burns and a portrait of Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe from “The Misfits.”
From Los Angeles Times
The senior curator described the moment Ms Lewis got in touch regarding donating memorabilia to the museum as a "dream call".
From BBC
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