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

Synonyms

• commemorative
• keepsake
• memento
• memorial
• monument
• remembrance
• reminder
• token

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Artwork Made from Trinkets Whether purchased or picked up while walking along the beach, trinkets and souvenirs from trips are a great way to remember special moments. —Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2024

Hot dogs, beer, other refreshments and souvenirs were reasonably priced. —Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 5 July 2024

On your drive, stop in the iconic Rain Barrell Village to buy kitschy souvenirs or handcrafted pieces from local artisans. —Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 4 July 2024

Although most profiling is just irritating – a hard sell of souvenirs or tip-baiting, for example – some of it can be hazardous. —Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 28 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, act of remembering, from Middle French, from (se) souvenir to remember, from Latin subvenire to come up, come to mind — more at subvention

First Known Use

1782, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing souvenir

• souvenir sheet
• souvenir shop

Kids Definition

souvenir

noun

sou·​ve·​nir ˈsü-və-ˌni(ə)r 

ˌsü-və-ˈni(ə)r

: something that serves as a reminder : memento