souvenir
word
/ˌsuvəˈnɪɹ/
soo-vuh-NEER
/sˌuːvənˈiə/
soo-vuh-NEER
Definition
A souvenir is an object that you keep or buy to remind you of a place, event, or experience, especially when traveling.
Usage & Nuances
"Souvenir" is borrowed from French and is used for tangible items — usually something small or decorative (like magnets, keychains, postcards) from places you've visited. It's more formal than simply "gift" or "present" and specifically refers to memory-keeping items.
Spanish: recuerdo - souvenirPortuguese (BR): lembrança - souvenirPortuguese (PT): lembrança - souvenirChinese (Simplified): 纪念品Chinese (Traditional): 紀念品Hindi: स्मृति चिन्हArabic: تذكارBengali: স্মারক - সুভেনিরRussian: сувенирJapanese: お土産 - 記念品Vietnamese: đồ lưu niệmKorean: 기념품Turkish: hatıra - süvenirUrdu: یادگاریIndonesian: suvenir - cendera mata
Example Sentences
I bought a souvenir from France.
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This keychain is my favorite souvenir.
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She collected a souvenir from every city.
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Do you want me to bring you a souvenir from my trip?
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Every time I look at that souvenir, it reminds me of our adventure.
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Don’t forget to grab a souvenir before you leave the museum!
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