Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

memento

noun
/məˈmɛn.toʊ/
Definition
A memento is an object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
Examples
  • She kept the ticket stub as a memento of their trip to the concert.
  • During his travels, he collected various mementos from each country he visited.
Meaning
Mementos serve as tangible memories, often evoking emotions and recollections associated with specific experiences.
Synonyms
  • keepsake
  • souvenir
  • reminder
  • token