memorabilia

plural noun

mem·​o·​ra·​bil·​ia ˌme-mə-rə-ˈbi-lē-ə How to pronounce memorabilia (audio)
-ˈbē-lē-ə,
-ˈbil-yə
1
: things that are remarkable and worthy of remembrance
a wealth of early railroad memorabilia
2
: things that stir recollection or are valued or collected for their association with a particular field or interest : mementos
baseball memorabilia

Examples of memorabilia in a Sentence

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The effort hopes to raise at least $5 million in the coming months through donations and an auction of animation memorabilia via Sotheby’s. Terry Flores, Variety, 9 Feb. 2025 Nicks, the Fleetwood Mac frontwoman and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, remains an influential figure in music, and the strong bidding for her memorabilia underscores her lasting appeal. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025 Among the show’s pieces, the exhibition features three iconic dresses, shoes, wigs, and such unique memorabilia as a ceremonial key presented to Celia Cruz by the mayor of Hialeah in 1981. Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2025 Old contracts, letters, and flyers for the venue round out some of the memorabilia. Susan Stapleton, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for memorabilia 

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from neuter plural of memorabilis

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of memorabilia was in 1785

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“Memorabilia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/memorabilia. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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memorabilia

plural noun
mem·​o·​ra·​bil·​ia ˌmem-ə-rə-ˈbil-ē-ə How to pronounce memorabilia (audio)
-ˈbil-yə
1
: things worth remembering
2
: things valued or collected for their relation to a particular field or interest
baseball memorabilia

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