Notable
/ˈnəʊtəbəl/
Definitions
2 meaningsDeserving of attention or notice; important or significant.
/ˈnəʊtəbəl/
Worthy of attention; remarkable.
She made a notable improvement in her grades.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're at a party, and someone tells a really funny joke or does something amazing. That person or event is *notable* because it made you pay attention and remember it.
👶 For kids: Something notable is something special that you should pay attention to because it's really good or important!
More Examples
The museum is known for its collection of notable paintings.
The author is a notable figure in contemporary literature.
There was a notable increase in sales last quarter.
How It's Used
"The notable contributions of the scientist were recognized by the academy."
"The museum displayed a collection of notable artifacts from the ancient civilization."
A person of prominence or importance.
/ˈnəʊtəbəl/
A person of importance or distinction.
The gala was attended by many of the city's notables.
💡 Simply: Imagine a list of famous or important people. The people on that list would be considered 'notables'.
👶 For kids: A notable is a special, important person that everyone knows.
More Examples
The community was invited to meet with some local notables.
The speaker listed several notables who had contributed to the cause.
How It's Used
"The event was attended by several notables from the business world."
"The town's notables were invited to a private meeting."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
be notable for
To be known or remembered for something.
"The region is notable for its beautiful scenery."
From Middle English *notable*, from Old French *notable* ('worthy of note, remarkable'), from Latin *notabilis* ('able to be noted, remarkable'), from *notare* ('to mark, note').
Historically, the word 'notable' has been used to describe people or events worthy of attention or remark.
Memory tip
Think of something that is worth writing a *note* about because it is *able* to stand out.
Word Origin
"able to be noted, remarkable"