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Souvenir

noun

something kept as a memory.

8 letters 3 syllables

What does Souvenir mean?

something kept as a memory.

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Dictionary definition

An object kept to remember a place, event, or experience.

Example sentences

Souvenir in a sentence

easy

I bought a souvenir from the museum.

medium

The postcard was a souvenir from our class trip.

hard

A small souvenir can remind someone of an important journey or celebration.

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Practice 1

What does souvenir mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to souvenir?

Practice 3

Which word is a useful contrast for souvenir?

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Souvenir

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Sounds like

soo · vuh · neer · strongest beat: soo

Synonyms

Words like Souvenir

keepsakeUse for something saved because it has meaning.
mementoUse for an object kept as a reminder.
tokenUse for a small item that represents a memory.
Antonyms

Opposite words

throwaway itemUse as a contrast for something not kept.
ordinary objectUse for something without special memory value.
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Word family

Souvenir word family

Base word

souvenir

noun

souvenirs

More than one object kept as a memory.

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