memorable

adjective

mem·​o·​ra·​ble ˈmem-rə-bəl How to pronounce memorable (audio)
ˈme-mə-rə-, 
ˈme-mər-
Synonyms of memorablenext
: 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

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Examples of memorable in a Sentence

It was the most memorable line of the play. She gave a memorable performance.
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These options tend to run cheaper than a restaurant outing and often prove more memorable. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026 The animals, the cool weather and the wonderful people of this region made for a memorable trip. — Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 Many of them hoped for more such memorable moments but Wan-Bissaka rarely impressed in his second year at the club. — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 2 July 2026 But don’t just take it from Sophia; Jackie O and Jane Fonda made this style equally memorable. — Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 2 July 2026 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

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

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memorable

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

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