souvenir

noun

ˈsü-və-ˌnir How to pronounce souvenir (audio)
Definition of souvenirnext
as in reminder
something that serves to keep alive the memory of a person or event kept their love letters as souvenirs of their courtship

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Recent Examples of souvenir One attendee walked out of the venue twirling the garment in the air, clearly overjoyed at having scored the souvenir. — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026 Chen said another product category that has taken off is their souvenir merchandise. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 As with any important Christie’s exhibition, an accompanying catalog makes for the ideal souvenir. — Tanya Dukes, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026 Gypsy Soul sells a bohemian aesthetic with clothing, jewelry, and gifts, and The Beach Nut inside Waterman’s is an easy place to pick up Virginia Beach apparel and souvenirs before or after a meal at the popular oceanfront restaurant. — Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for souvenir
Recent Examples of Synonyms for souvenir
  1. reminder
  2. memorial
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  • Those words are a powerful reminder that people can be struggling even when those around them see no signs.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
  • But Wednesday night was a reminder none of this happens overnight.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of reminder
Noun
  • Xinhua said Wang accompanied Kim to a Korean War memorial in Dandong, where the North Korean leader paid tribute to Chinese People’s Volunteer Army soldiers who fought alongside North Korea during the three-year conflict.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Fellow delivery workers built a memorial outside the grocery store, according to the station.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of memorial

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