Memorable
/ˈmɛməɹəbəl/
Definitions
Worthy of being remembered, especially for being interesting or special.
/ˈmɛməɹəbəl/
Worthy of being remembered
The concert was a memorable experience.
💡 Simply: When something is memorable, it means you won't forget it easily because it was really good, special, or interesting. Like, your birthday party last year was super memorable because you got a puppy!
👶 For kids: Something memorable is something you will remember for a long time because it was fun or special.
More Examples
Her smile left a memorable impression on everyone she met.
We had a memorable vacation in Italy.
How It's Used
"The trip to Paris was a memorable experience."
"His memorable prose captivated readers for generations."
"She had a memorable encounter with her childhood hero."
Synonyms & Antonyms
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Idioms & expressions
a memorable event
An important or special occasion that's easily remembered.
"The wedding was a memorable event."
From Latin *memorabilis* ('worthy of being remembered'), from *memorare* ('to remember').
Used since the 16th century. Often found in descriptions of significant events or achievements.
Memory tip
Think of a memo: if something is worth writing a memo about, it's memorable!
Word Origin
"worthy of being remembered"