souvenir
noun
sou·ve·nir
ˈsü-və-ˌnir 
ˌsü-və-ˈnir
: something kept as a reminder (as of a place one has visited)
a souvenir of her travels
a souvenir shop
Examples of souvenir in a Sentence
When I went to the Super Bowl, I kept my ticket stub as a souvenir.
kept their love letters as souvenirs of their courtship
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Think vintage salt-and-pepper shakers, figurines, colorful photo frames, unique mirrors, souvenir trinkets, novelty clocks, retro cookie jars, to name a few.
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Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
Aardvark Antiques For a one-of-a-kind souvenir, check out Aardvark Antiques, known for its eclectic mix of architectural and salvaged pieces.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
There’s no better souvenir than the things grown and crafted by local artisans.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
These are my actual personal souvenirs.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 31 Dec. 2025
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Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
Aardvark Antiques For a one-of-a-kind souvenir, check out Aardvark Antiques, known for its eclectic mix of architectural and salvaged pieces.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
There’s no better souvenir than the things grown and crafted by local artisans.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
These are my actual personal souvenirs.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 31 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for souvenir
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“Souvenir.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/souvenir. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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souvenir
noun
sou·ve·nir
ˈsü-və-ˌni(ə)r
ˌsü-və-ˈni(ə)r
: something that serves as a reminder : memento
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