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souvenirs

 

[ ˈsuːvəˌnɪrz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

gift shop

Souvenirs are items that are purchased as a reminder of a place visited or an event attended. They are often small, inexpensive, and have the name or logo of the place or event on them. Souvenirs can include items such as keychains, postcards, magnets, and mugs.

Synonyms

keepsake, memento, token

Examples of usage

  • She bought a souvenir keychain from the Eiffel Tower.
  • He collects souvenirs from every country he visits.
  • The gift shop had a wide selection of souvenirs to choose from.
Context #2 | Noun

memory

Souvenirs can also refer to memories or experiences that are kept as a reminder of the past. These souvenirs can be intangible, such as a song that reminds you of a special time, or a photograph that brings back memories of a vacation.

Synonyms

memory, recollection, remembrance

Examples of usage

  • The smell of fresh bread is a souvenir of her childhood.
  • The old house was a souvenir of a bygone era.
  • His laughter was the best souvenir from that trip.

Translations

Translations of the word "souvenirs" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lembranças

🇮🇳 स्मृति चिन्ह

🇩🇪 Souvenirs

🇮🇩 cendera mata

🇺🇦 сувеніри

🇵🇱 pamiątki

🇯🇵 お土産 (おみやげ)

🇫🇷 souvenirs

🇪🇸 souvenirs

🇹🇷 hatıra eşyaları

🇰🇷 기념품 (ginyeom-pum)

🇸🇦 هدايا تذكارية

🇨🇿 suvenýry

🇸🇰 suveníry

🇨🇳 纪念品 (jìniànpǐn)

🇸🇮 spominki

🇮🇸 minjagripir

🇰🇿 сувенирлер

🇬🇪 სუვენირები

🇦🇿 suvenirlər

🇲🇽 souvenirs

Word origin

The word 'souvenir' originated in French, where it means 'memory' or 'keepsake'. It entered the English language in the early 18th century, primarily used to refer to items collected or purchased during travels. Over time, the meaning expanded to include intangible memories and experiences. Souvenirs play a significant role in preserving memories and creating connections to places and events.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,024, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.