memorabilia — objects kept or collected because of their historical interest, especially those associated with memorable people or events
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: objects kept or collected because of their historical interest, especially those associated with memorable people or events
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmeməraˈbɪljə/
Korean meaning: 기념품, 수집품 (역사적 가치나 특별한 의미가 있는 물건들)
Korean pronunciation: 메모라**빌**리아
Example Sentences
- My grandfather's war memorabilia is worth more than his actual pension.
- She spent her entire salary on K-pop memorabilia and lived on instant noodles for a month.
- The auction house specializes in celebrity memorabilia and rare collectibles.
memorabilia
NOUN//ˌmeməraˈbɪljə//
objects kept or collected because of their historical interest, especially those associated with memorable people or events
an elderly collector carefully arranges vintage baseball cards, old concert tickets, and signed photographs in a glass display case. She holds up a faded autographed poster with gentle reverence before placing it next to other cherished items. The careful placement transforms scattered old items into an organized collection of precious memories. Her young grandson watches eagerly as she explains the story behind each piece. Other customers browse nearby shelves filled with vintage toys, old movie posters, and historical artifacts from different eras. objects kept and collected because of their historical interest and association with memorable people or events
Australia's museum displays royal regalia alongside precious memorabilia!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'memorabilis(기억할 만한)'에서 유래되었습니다. 'memoria(기억)'와 '-abilis(~할 수 있는)'가 결합되어 '기억할 가치가 있는 것들'이라는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“My grandfather's war memorabilia is worth more than his actual pension.”
“She spent her entire salary on K-pop memorabilia and lived on instant noodles for a month.”
“The auction house specializes in celebrity memorabilia and rare collectibles.”
“His room looks like a baseball memorabilia museum exploded.”
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