noun
Uncommon
memorabilia
mehm-ruh-BIH-leer
Memorabilia (noun) means Objects collected because they are connected to a particular person, event, or period, and valued for that connection. Example: “His office was full of baseball memorabilia.”
noun
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Objects collected because they are connected to a particular person, event, or period, and valued for that connection.
"His office was full of baseball memorabilia."
How to use memorabilia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCollectible items linked to a famous person, team, or event — like signed shirts or old concert tickets.
Common pairings
sports memorabilia
movie memorabilia
collect memorabilia
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Word forms
- Singular
- memorabile
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin memorābilia, literally "things worth remembering."
Rhymes for memorabilia
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What does “memorabilia” mean?
The word “memorabilia” means objects collected because they are connected to a particular person, event, or period, and valued for that connection. In plain terms, collectible items linked to a famous person, team, or event — like signed shirts or old concert tickets.
How do you pronounce “memorabilia”?
“Memorabilia” is pronounced mehm-ruh-BIH-leer (/ˌmɛm(ə)ɹəˈbɪlɪə/ in IPA).
How do you use “memorabilia” in a sentence?
Here is “memorabilia” used in a sentence: “His office was full of baseball memorabilia.”
What part of speech is “memorabilia”?
“Memorabilia” is a noun.
Where does the word “memorabilia” come from?
The word “memorabilia” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Latin memorābilia, literally "things worth remembering.".
Is “memorabilia” a common word?
“Memorabilia” is an uncommon word in modern English.
