memorabilia

plural noun

mem·​o·​ra·​bil·​ia ˌme-mə-rə-ˈbi-lē-ə 

-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

Recent Examples on the Web

And Just Like That, including designer clothing, Manhattan-traversing stilettos, kitschy furniture, and memorabilia from Big’s death. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2026

Locals recommend HaHa Pizza, with a hippie-theme atmosphere (and Grateful Dead memorabilia). —Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026

In the days that followed, sales of Jackson's music and memorabilia skyrocketed. —Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026

The building, to be called the Mosier Valley Community Office, will provide resources for community homeowners, information on the history of Mosier Valley for visitors, and memorabilia. —Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from neuter plural of memorabilis

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for memorabilia

• amelia
• mycelia
• ophelia
• delia

Kids Definition

memorabilia

plural noun

mem·​o·​ra·​bil·​ia ˌmem-ə-rə-ˈbil-ē-ə 

-ˈbil-yə

1

: things worth remembering

2

: things valued or collected for their relation to a particular field or interest

baseball memorabilia