noun
verb
Etymology
Origin of souvenir
1765–75; < French, noun use of ( se ) souvenir to remember < Latin subvenīre to come to mind, equivalent to sub- sub- + venīre to come
Example Sentences
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Leah proudly recalled “Rochester Knockings” souvenirs, such as spoons, pins, cups, and sheet music, being sold in the streets of New York City.
From Literature
Standing on a lively street in El Tunco, lined with bars, restaurants and souvenir shops selling T-shirts -- some printed with Bukele's face -- Lopez was philosophical about rights abuses in El Salvador.
From Barron's
Pierre is still wearing his heart sunglasses and napkin scarf, but the once-glorious souvenir is starting to fade.
From Literature
The refrigerator was covered in magnetic farm animals and souvenirs from places Glory and her aunt might have traveled to.
From Literature
Out on the sidewalk and behind barriers, lookie-loos crane their necks for a peek at the competitors, while pin traders mill through the churning crowd in hopes of making a souvenir swap.
From Los Angeles Times
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