memento

noun
UK: /məˈmentəʊ/
US: /məˈmentoʊ/

  1. An object kept as a reminder of a person or event.

    1. I kept the ticket stub as a memento of the concert.
    2. This photograph is a memento of our trip to Italy, reminding us of the beautiful sights.

  2. Something that serves to remind; a souvenir.

    1. The seashells serve as a memento of our beach vacation.
    2. She cherishes the old letters as mementos of a bygone era, connecting her to her past.

Synonyms

keepsake relic reminder token souvenir

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "memento" in English means: An object kept as a reminder of a person or event., Something that serves to remind; a souvenir..

The phonetic transcription of "memento" is /məˈmentəʊ/ in British English and /məˈmentoʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "memento": keepsake, relic, reminder, token, souvenir.

Example usage of "memento": "I kept the ticket stub as a memento of the concert.". More examples on the page.