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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In one of her most memorable looks at the 2023 awards, the royal recycled her white Alexander McQueen gown from 2019, restyling the asymmetric neckline's corsage-style embellishment on left shoulder to a regal sweep of white chiffon. Stephanie Petit, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025 The most crucial plays in the Super Bowl are not necessarily the most memorable. Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 9 Feb. 2025 This clash between two powerhouse teams sets the stage for what could be one of the most memorable Super Bowls in recent history. Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 9 Feb. 2025 For myriad reasons — most of them good — these 14 looks were among the most memorable from the Critics Choice Awards. The Styles Desk, New York Times, 8 Feb. 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 20 Feb. 2025.

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memorable

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

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