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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Get ready for one of the most memorable acceptance speeches of the evening. Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2025 Below take a look at memorable fashion moments from the Grammy Awards red carpet throughout the years below. Mecca Pryor, Essence, 28 Jan. 2025 The Nautica’s host of characters speak in abstract dialogue that land like speeches, and are mostly not fleshed out enough to be memorable. Beandrea July, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2025 Keep in mind — the man has to meet 25 new faces, so each woman’s first hello has to be memorable. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Jan. 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 2 Feb. 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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