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Definition of memento

memento

/məˈmɛn.toʊ/
me · men · to
Plural:mementos
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• noun

1

An object kept as a reminder or souvenir of a person, place, or event.

Example

"She kept the small polished seashell as a memento of their summer hiking trip along the coast."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Frequently misspelled as 'momento' due to its pronunciation and false association with the word 'moment', but 'memento' is the correct standard spelling.

• Rhymes for memento

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Late 15th century: from Latin 'memento' meaning 'remember!', which is the imperative form of 'meminisse' (to remember).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Memento. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/memento
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