souvenir
Vacation memory object
A souvenir is an object kept as a reminder of a place, occasion, or experience—typically something purchased or collected while traveling: She brought back souvenirs from Paris, a souvenir shop.
The word implies sentimental rather than monetary value.
As a verb, to souvenir something is to take it as a memento, often euphemistically for petty theft: Tourists souvenired pieces of the Berlin Wall.
Small worthless ornament
- mementoToken of recollection
- tokenRepresentative placeholder
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- figurineSmall ornamental sculpture
charm · locket · medallion · pendant · miniature · bauble · curio · knickknack
Act of holding something in mind
- reminderMemory aid
- nostalgiaLonging for the past
- memoriesStored past experiences
- reminiscenceRecalling past experiences
recollection · commemoration · sentimental · flashback · wistfulness · keepsake · treasure · cherish
Traveler visiting attractions
- vacationLeisure time away
- destinationIntended arrival point
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
- landmarkNotable point of reference
gift shop · airport · boutique · market · bazaar · vendor · kiosk · stall
Human-made historical object
- handicraftManual skill or product
- artisanSkilled manual tradesperson
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
- indigenousOriginating in a region
folk art · textile · pottery · carving · mask · tapestry · jewelry · woodwork
Award for winning
- plaqueInscribed memorial tablet
- medalMetal honor token
- certificateFormal written attestation
- ribbonSlender ornamental strip
award · monument · memorial · tribute · dedication · inscription · engraving · personalized
trinket
Small worthless ornament
figurine · charm · locket · medallion · pendant · miniature · bauble · curio · knickknack · magnet
remembrance
Act of holding something in mind
reminiscence · recollection · commemoration · sentimental · flashback · wistfulness · keepsake · treasure · cherish · yesteryear
tourist
Traveler visiting attractions
- vacationLeisure time away
- destinationIntended arrival point
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
landmark · gift shop · airport · boutique · market · bazaar · vendor · kiosk · stall · duty-free
artifact
Human-made historical object
- handicraftManual skill or product
- artisanSkilled manual tradesperson
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
indigenous · folk art · textile · pottery · carving · mask · tapestry · jewelry · woodwork · lacquerware
trophy
Award for winning
- plaqueInscribed memorial tablet
- medalMetal honor token
- certificateFormal written attestation
ribbon · award · monument · memorial · tribute · dedication · inscription · engraving · personalized · dated
- sightseeinglandmarks, tourist attraction, attractions, landmark, city tours
- Tourist Stuffgift shop, postcard, landmark, attraction, monument
- travel memoriespostcard, journal entries, snapshot, selfie, panorama
- French Loanwordsa la carte, ballet, a la mode, au revoir, bon appetit
- curioscurios, curio, curiosities, curiosity, knickknacks
- gift-givinggift-giving, giving, present, donation, charity
souvenirseed
Embryonic plant capsule
down payment · provision · anticipation · supply · promise
- souvenir shopStore selling travel mementos
- travel souvenirsItems commemorating visited destinations
- souvenir standVendor selling trip keepsakes
- souvenir shoppingBuying travel keepsakes
- souvenir postcardsPictorial keepsakes to mail
- souvenir stallBooth selling travel keepsakes