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

Jason and Travis were also joined at the bar by Kylie, 32, who decided to leave her very own souvenir at the venue. —Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 28 June 2024

Fans looking to bid on Mantle souvenirs can head to Lelands.com. —Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 June 2024

For a signature souvenir, visit the on-site Lucchese Boots, an outpost of the longstanding institution. —Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2024

The tours depart from the historic Santa Paula depot—which was built in 1887, but today primarily serves as office space—and include a stop at Prancer’s Farm, where guests can pick up fresh produce and souvenirs. —Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 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