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.
Recent Examples on the Web Here is a look at a few of the most memorable moments in U.S. history between incumbent presidents and their successors. Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Aug. 2024 More memorable human visitors include a large group, including parents with children, who set up a picnic around the grave while a member of their party dons a Warhol-esque wig and does a bit of discernible acting like Warhol taking photos, snapping solo and group pictures of everyone assembled. Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2024 His work for the rest of the decade included several other memorable efforts: Alain Cavalier’s stark noir The Unvanquished (1964), which Delon also produced; the World War II saga Is Paris Burning? Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Aug. 2024 Comedian Perry Kurtz, who had a memorable audition on America’s Got Talent, has died in a hit-and-run accident at the age of 73, our sister site Deadline reports. Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for memorable 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Memorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/memorable. Accessed 29 Aug. 2024.

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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