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memorabilia

plural noun
mem·​o·​ra·​bil·​ia | \ ËŒme-mÉ™-rÉ™-ˈbi-lÄ“-É™ How to pronounce memorabilia (audio) , -ˈbÄ“-lÄ“-É™, -ˈbil-yÉ™\

Definition of memorabilia

1 : things that are remarkable and worthy of remembrance a wealth of early railroad memorabilia
2 : things that stir recollection or are valued or collected for their association with a particular field or interest : mementos baseball memorabilia

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Inside, cozy antique chairs and floor-to-ceiling bookshelves stocked with war memorabilia frame a 35-foot island bar. Phillip Valys, sun-sentinel.com, "Flagler Village: New bars, restaurants invade funky Fort Lauderdale village," 23 Aug. 2019 So the hotel has decorated his suite in this New York City hotel top to bottom with the coolest historical memorabilia including balls used in games, books about the games, and other baseball stuff. Danielle Braff, BostonGlobe.com, "Hotels that fit baseball fans like a glove," 18 June 2019 Picture a toddler loose in a home decorated with the memorabilia of score upon score of foreign postings dating back to Ensign Slew McCain's tour of duty on Teddy Roosevelt's Great White Fleet. P.j. O'rourke, Town & Country, "Roberta McCain, the Woman Who Shaped Senator John McCain," 29 Aug. 2018 Featuring over 200 dealers, the show offers antiques, vintage jewelry, primitives, garden & architectural elements, mid-century collectibles, memorabilia, Americana, one-of-a-kind finds and a large selection of antiques, retro & vintage furniture. Luann Gibbs, Cincinnati.com, "Things to do this week in Cincinnati: July 15-21," 14 July 2019 The attraction will include interactive exhibits featuring iconic costumes from the sitcom’s nine seasons on NBC, memorabilia, set recreations, props, yada, yada, yada. Rosy Cordero, EW.com, "Celebrate 30 years of the show about nothing at the Seinfeld Experience," 27 June 2019 Apollo 11’s impact on popular culture was evident 50 years ago in memorabilia, dishes and fashion. Hal Boedeker, orlandosentinel.com, "Apollo 11 moon landing influenced toys, jewelry and later movies," 22 June 2019 Organizers say the museum will be filled with props from film and TV, memorabilia, interactive experiences and guest appearances. San Diego Union-Tribune, "Batman to be inducted into Comic-Con Hall of Fame in Balboa Park," 18 June 2019 The Guggman Haus owners and the Boyle Racing Headquarters Foundation plan to eventually open a taproom and special events center, accented by auto-racing memorabilia, in the 20,000-square-foot building next door. David Lindquist, Indianapolis Star, "Indy 500 heritage makes a home for Guggman Haus Brewing Co.," 14 June 2019

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First Known Use of memorabilia

1785, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for memorabilia

Latin, from neuter plural of memorabilis

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memorabilia

noun

English Language Learners Definition of memorabilia

: objects or materials that are collected because they are related to a particular event, person, etc. : things collected as souvenirs

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