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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Bertino collects fan art and memorabilia such as a “No Soup For You” ball cap and a Nike sneaker model that Jerry wore in one episode.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
The sports memorabilia industry is estimated to be worth billions of pounds globally per year, underlining the wealth professional hunters can generate by regularly seeking out stars.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
Hughes is happy “his” puck surfaced but believes he is the rightful owner of a piece of memorabilia that David Kohler, president of SCP Auctions, estimated might be worth $1 million.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
Lipschultz decorated his office with Phish memorabilia and sneakers from his collection of rare Air Jordans.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
Things had gone pretty well for a few centuries, and he’d built up quite a lucrative aboveground memorabilia business.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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