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souvenirs

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˌsuvəˈnɪɹz// UK //sˌuːvənˈiəz// sou·venirs

n. things you buy or keep to help you remember a holiday or a special event.

n. objects kept as reminders of a person, place, or event, typically purchased during travel.


SIMPLE

I bought some small souvenirs for my friends back home.

CONTEXTUAL

The shelves in her living room are crowded with colorful souvenirs from every country she has visited.

COMPLEX

While some travelers prefer digital photos, others find that physical souvenirs provide a more tangible connection to the cultural experiences they encountered abroad.

Synonyms
Usage

Usually used in the plural form when referring to a collection of items from a trip.

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