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sou·venir (so̵̅o̅′və nir′, so̵̅o̅′və nir′)

noun

something kept or serving as a reminder of a place, person, or occasion; keepsake; memento

Etymology: Fr, orig. inf., to remember < L subvenire, to come to mind: see subvene

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souvenir Synonyms

souvenir

n.

memento, keepsake, reminder, token, relic, remembrance; see also memorial.


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souvenir Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • buy: Where can you buy a souvenir magnetic chalk holder?

Adjective modifier

  • tacky: Otherwise they'll carry on churning out tacky souvenirs which you're bored with within the week.

Modifies a noun

  • hunter: Souvenir hunters will be able to bid for the signs at an auction next month.

Noun used with modifier

  • coronation: Another, registered in 1902, was in the form of a crown and was a Coronation souvenir.
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