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souvenir Definition

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

souvenir Synonyms

souvenir

n.

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

souvenir Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • buy: Where can you buy a souvenir magnetic chalk holder?
  • sell: Girls will sell souvenirs, possibly on the platform.
  • collect: People were busy collecting souvenirs of the old place.

Adjective modifier

  • tacky: Otherwise they'll carry on churning out tacky souvenirs which you're bored with within the week.
  • exotic: They cover a wide range of subjects from local archeological finds to exotic ethnographic souvenirs.
  • unique: Britain A unique souvenir of Britain, illustrated with a wide range of intriguing images from the British Museum's outstanding collections.
  • wonderful: More importantly, it will be a wonderful souvenir of Leeds United's greatest days to date.
  • typical: Local artisans offer their handiwork at amazingly low prices, and even the more typical souvenirs tend to cost less here.

Modifies a noun

  • hunter: Souvenir hunters will be able to bid for the signs at an auction next month.
  • mug: Avon Primary School 50th Anniversary in April with Headmaster Mr Duncan Jennings and some pupils holding their souvenir mugs.
  • shop: The souvenir shop stocks the full range of ' Thomas ' models along with Hornby trains.
  • brochure: Lion King, The £ 7.00 Official souvenir brochure from the London production of The Lion King.
  • postcard: This is typical of the souvenir postcards which were sold in large numbers to visitors.
  • stall: We were even out before the souvenir stall had been set up.

Noun used with modifier

  • coronation: Another, registered in 1902, was in the form of a crown and was a Coronation souvenir.
  • seaside: The pieces of marine rococo are seaside souvenirs, one of which Ferdinand buys later in the story.
  • tourist: As far as tourist souvenirs are concerned this will only involve Zimbabwe and there will still be controls.
  • departure: Special upgraded guest amenities are available in the suites including bathrobes and slippers, stationary sets, and a departure souvenir.
  • wildlife: Souvenir Alert: Hands off ivory The International Fund for Animal Welfare is warning tourists against buying " wildlife souvenirs " .
  • pocket: The shop stocks a range of pocket money souvenirs from pencils to posters.