memorabilia

American  

[mem-er-uh-bil-ee-uh, -bil-yuh] / ˌmɛm ər əˈbɪl i ə, -ˈbɪl yə /

plural noun

singular

memorabile

1. mementos; souvenirs.

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

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memorabilia British  

/ ˌmɛmərəˈbɪlɪə /

plural noun

1. memorable events or things

2. objects connected with famous people or events

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Etymology

Origin of memorabilia

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

Example Sentences

Vivian, who collects Wonder Woman memorabilia, her friends stopped coming over because there was just nowhere to sit.

From Los Angeles Times

Organized chronologically, employing memorabilia, instruments, performance wear, rare photos, video and edifying signage, the exhibit rises to the task admirably.

From The Wall Street Journal

Beyond paintings, objects with unique back stories including dinosaur bones and sports memorabilia also saw feverish bidding.

From The Wall Street Journal

Filled with photos and memorabilia, the coffee table book reflects on the "40 years since I quit my day job and ran off to join the circus".

From BBC

Ms Jones said the saddest part was losing all the memorabilia, including old pictures and plaques dating back many decades.

From BBC

Related Words

• collectibles