memorable

adjective

mem·​o·​ra·​ble ˈmem-rə-bəl How to pronounce memorable (audio)
ˈme-mə-rə-,
ˈme-mər-
: worth remembering : notable
a memorable occasion
a memorable performance
memorable quotations
memorableness noun
memorably
ˈmem-rə-blē How to pronounce memorable (audio)
ˈme-mə-rə-
ˈme-mər-
adverb

Examples of memorable in a Sentence

It was the most memorable line of the play. She gave a memorable performance.
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The alchemy of bringing multiple things together to create a memorable pitch and start an exciting partnership all depends on chemistry. Rob Davis, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025 Some routes, of course, are superior to others, serving up memorable views from the observation car—or a private roomette. Ellen Carpenter, AFAR Media, 24 Apr. 2025 It’s got multiple endings, famously determined by player choice, but the game also has a memorable narrative with the potential to win nostalgia points among gamers at the box office. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2025 My job as a beauty editor has landed me in some pretty memorable situations, including showering in the middle of a desert in Chile and strolling through a tulip field in the Netherlands—and that’s just in the last month. Dianna Singh, Allure, 24 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for memorable

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin memorabilis, from memorare to remind, mention, from memor mindful

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of memorable was in the 15th century

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“Memorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/memorable. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

memorable

adjective
mem·​o·​ra·​ble ˈmem-(ə-)rə-bəl How to pronounce memorable (audio)
: worth remembering : notable
memorably adverb

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