souvenir Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun something of sentimental value
    token; relic; keepsake.
  2. noun a reminder of past events
    memento.

WordNet

Sou`ve*nir noun
Etymology
F., fr. souvenir to remember, fr. L. subvenire to come up, come to mind; sub under + venire to come, akin to E. come. See Come, and cf. Subvention.
Definitions
  1. That which serves as a reminder; a remembrancer; a memento; a keepsake.

Webster 1913