: something kept or given to be kept as a memento
Examples of keepsake in a Sentence
We were given books as keepsakes of the trip.
saved the tassel from her mortarboard as a keepsake of her high school graduation
Recent Examples on the Web
Each of the 21 rooms is unique, layering ranch keepsakes (vintage branding irons and Stetson hatboxes) with contemporary touches like a striking tumbleweed chandelier.
—
Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
In that sense, like the recordings at the center of her film, McKendrick’s third feature feels destined to become a keepsake.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 18 June 2026
In the seclusion of The Rabbit Hole, the members-only speakeasy in the building’s second floor, members could purchase a Spirit of Champions Limited Edition decanter for $1,700 and select a country of representation that the Mexican artisans translated on-site into a one-of-one keepsake.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Vendors kept working the sidewalks, holding boards covered with championship buttons and keepsakes, trying to squeeze a few more dollars out of history before New York cleaned itself up.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for keepsake
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
In that sense, like the recordings at the center of her film, McKendrick’s third feature feels destined to become a keepsake.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 18 June 2026
In the seclusion of The Rabbit Hole, the members-only speakeasy in the building’s second floor, members could purchase a Spirit of Champions Limited Edition decanter for $1,700 and select a country of representation that the Mexican artisans translated on-site into a one-of-one keepsake.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Vendors kept working the sidewalks, holding boards covered with championship buttons and keepsakes, trying to squeeze a few more dollars out of history before New York cleaned itself up.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for keepsake
Cite this Entry
“Keepsake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keepsake. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
keepsake
noun
keep·sake
ˈkēp-ˌsāk 
: something kept or given to be kept in memory of a person, place, or happening
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
