memorabilia

[ˌmemərəˈbɪliə]

memorabilia Definition

objects kept or collected because of their historical interest, especially those associated with memorable people or events.

Using memorabilia: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "memorabilia" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The museum has a collection of sports memorabilia.

  • Example

    He has a room full of rock and roll memorabilia.

  • Example

    I bought some Beatles memorabilia at the auction.

  • Example

    The store sells movie memorabilia from classic films.

memorabilia Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for memorabilia

Phrases with memorabilia

  • objects related to political campaigns, elections, or politicians

    Example

    The collector's political memorabilia includes buttons, posters, and bumper stickers from various presidential campaigns.

  • objects related to sports, such as autographed balls, jerseys, or trading cards

    Example

    The sports memorabilia market is booming, with collectors paying high prices for rare items.

  • objects that have historical significance, such as documents, letters, or photographs

    Example

    The archive contains a wealth of historical memorabilia, including letters from famous figures and photographs of important events.

Origins of memorabilia

from Latin 'memorabilis', meaning 'worthy of being remembered'

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Summary: memorabilia in Brief

'Memorabilia' [ˌmemərəˈbɪliə] refers to objects kept or collected due to their historical interest, often associated with memorable people or events. It includes items like sports memorabilia, political memorabilia, and historical memorabilia. Examples include autographed balls, jerseys, and trading cards, as well as letters from famous figures and photographs of important events.

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