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souvenir

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /ˈsuːvənɪr/

KK: /ˈsuːvənɪr/

noun
Definition

An item that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event, often bought while traveling or visiting a special location.


Example

She bought a small keychain as a souvenir from her trip to Paris.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you find a nice souvenir from your trip to Paris?
Sloth B
Yeah, I got a little Eiffel Tower figure that I love.
Sloth A
That sounds perfect! I always try to get a souvenir from every place I visit.
Sloth B
Me too! It's a great way to remember the adventures.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
memento
keepsake
reminder
Antonyms
forgetfulness
oblivion
loss
Root Explanation

**Souvenir** → It originates from the French word *souvenir*, meaning to remember or memory, derived from the Latin *subvenire* (meaning to come to mind). A souvenir is an object that helps one remember a particular place or event.

Memory Tip

Think of a souvenir as something that helps you 'remember' ('souvenir' in French) a special moment or place.

Visually Confused Words

No commonly confused words.

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