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/
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!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin memorabilis, meaning 'worthy of remembrance' or 'memorable.' It combines memoria (memory) with the adjectival suffix -abilis (capable of being), originally denoting things deserving to be remembered. The plural noun form memorabilia entered English via Latin, referring to collections of memorable or historically significant objects.
Breakdown
memoria (memory) + -abilis (capable of being, worthy of) + -ia (plural noun suffix). The form memorabilia represents the neuter plural of the Latin adjective memorabilis, grammatically functioning as a collective noun.
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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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