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What's the word for an object kept as a reminder of a person or event?
The word you're looking for
A memento is an object you keep to remember a person, place, or event. It fits this idea well because it is a keepsake with personal memory attached.
Other words that fit
Use this in more everyday, casual English for a small object kept with fond memories.
Use this most often for a reminder of a trip, place, or special event.
Use this when the object is a small sign or symbol of a memory or relationship.
Use this for an old object kept because it has historical or emotional value.
Why this word
The best word for an object kept as a reminder of a person or event is often memento. People also say keepsake, especially in everyday speech, but memento is the clearest match for a memory object. Souvenir is common too, but it usually refers to something from a trip or place. If the object is old or sacred, relic may fit better.
In context
- She kept the ring as a memento of her mother.
- This photo is a memento of our school days.
- The ticket became a keepsake after the concert.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is memento the same as keepsake?
- They are very close. Keepsake is more common in everyday speech.
- Can I use souvenir for a memory object?
- Yes, but souvenir usually means a reminder of a trip or place.
- What word fits an old family object kept for memory?
- Memento or heirloom may fit, depending on whether family value matters most.