memorabilia
Americanplural noun
singular
memorabile-
mementos; souvenirs.
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matters or events worthy to be remembered; points worthy of note.
plural noun
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memorable events or things
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objects connected with famous people or events
Etymology
Origin of memorabilia
1800–10; noun use of Latin memorābilia things to be remembered, neuter plural of memorābilis memorable
Example Sentences
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Dropping tens of millions of dollars on pop culture memorabilia may seem an odd hobby for an NFL general manager, yet Irsay viewed collecting much like he viewed leading the Indianapolis Colts.
From Los Angeles Times
Entering Vinyl Room feels like you’re stepping into a secret speakeasy for music lovers, one with iconic music memorabilia, a thoughtful food menu and premium sound quality.
From Los Angeles Times
From props to costumes, a selection of the memorabilia will also go on show for a day -- on March 11 -- at The Maybourne Beverly Hills hotel.
From Barron's
One is festooned in SpongeBob memorabilia; another contains the rack on which a girl would arrange her outfits for the week.
From Los Angeles Times
The ministry said it was sending experts to Ghent, Belgium to examine the photos and to talk to a collector of Third Reich memorabilia who had put them on sale on Ebay on Saturday.
From Barron's
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