memorabilia

[mem-er-uh-bil-ee-uh, -bil-yuh]

plural noun

singular

memorabile 

1. mementos; souvenirs.

2. matters or events worthy to be remembered; points worthy of note.

memorabilia

/ ˌmɛmərəˈbɪlɪə /

plural noun

1. memorable events or things

2. objects connected with famous people or events

Word History and Origins

Origin of memorabilia¹

1800–10; noun use of Latin memorābilia things to be remembered, neuter plural of memorābilis memorable

Word History and Origins

Origin of memorabilia¹

C17: from Latin, from memorābilis _memorable

Example Sentences

"I've also sneaked a bit of memorabilia off the set, I'm going to be honest with you, at the end of the show", he said.

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There are Manchester City shirts, boxing gloves, the odd can of Guinness, Only Fools and Horses memorabilia - Hatton was a huge fan and owned a three-wheeled van - and more tokens of appreciation.

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Most of the time, however, attendees likely will have their heads down, studying the intricacies of trading cards and memorabilia of all stripes and types.

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In 1981, Curry hosted “Saturday Night Live” and appeared with Meat Loaf in a skit that had the actors selling “Rocky Horror” memorabilia.

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Others called it a "rarity" and a collectable, saying it would be a "valuable addition to any sports memorabilia".

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