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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.”

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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 notes

In 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

Word forms

memorabile singular

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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin memorābilia, literally "things worth remembering."

Origin: Latin

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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