# memorabilia

/ˌmɛmɝəˈbiɫjə/ (US) · /mˌɛməɹɐbˈɪliə/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/memorabilia
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

objects that people collect because they are connected to a famous person, place, or event. You keep these things to help you remember a special time or interest.

For teachers: objects kept or collected because of their historical interest or their association with memorable people or events.

## Examples

- He has a room full of sports memorabilia.
- The museum's collection includes rare movie memorabilia, such as original costumes and signed scripts from the 1950s.
- While some view old concert tickets as mere clutter, for collectors, such memorabilia represents a tangible connection to a specific cultural moment that can appreciate significantly in value over time.

## Pitfalls

- Not "I bought many memorabilias" but "I bought a lot of memorabilia" — Memorabilia is an uncountable mass noun and should not be used in a plural form with an 's'.

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