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

Thanks, baseball, for creating the tableau for the Dodgers’ 13 most memorable playoff moments, one for every win, one for every scream, one for every occasion when you thought it couldn’t get any crazier.

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In looking back at the most memorable nights I spent in the theater during the past year, I was struck by how many were fueled primarily by the actors.

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One of her most memorable contributions to fashion is her interpretation of the catsuit.

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The Bundesliga side would have been expecting a tough evening upon their delayed arrival in England, but it turned into a memorable 2-0 victory to leave Guardiola stunned on his milestone moment.

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He punctuated the event with his memorable strikeout of Mike Trout for the final out in the championship game.

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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.