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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The village boutiques scattered along the sloping cobblestone alleys are just a five-minute stroll away, and offer the standard unremarkable Provence souvenirs—traditional fabrics, yellow pottery, straw bags, and sweet-smelling soaps.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
In recent years, however, enforcement was sporadic, allowing vendors selling food, souvenirs and other goods to operate near Millennium Park.
—Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Afterward, stroll through historic Yorktown to pick up some souvenirs or grab a bite at Riverwalk Landing, where several restaurants offer views of the York River.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
As more travelers ditch tourist traps in favor of authentic experiences, craft markets have become one of the most rewarding ways to see the real side of a destination — and bring home a souvenir that actually means something.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
In recent years, however, enforcement was sporadic, allowing vendors selling food, souvenirs and other goods to operate near Millennium Park.
—Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Afterward, stroll through historic Yorktown to pick up some souvenirs or grab a bite at Riverwalk Landing, where several restaurants offer views of the York River.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
As more travelers ditch tourist traps in favor of authentic experiences, craft markets have become one of the most rewarding ways to see the real side of a destination — and bring home a souvenir that actually means something.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
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 5 Jun. 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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