keepsake

noun

keep·​sake ˈkēp-ˌsāk How to pronounce keepsake (audio)
: 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
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For all the classes, the one-of-a-kind keepsakes are more special than store bought products, and truly the ultimate travel souvenirs. Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 Oceanus takes the idea of sustainability to mean keepsake. Alyssa Hardy, Vogue, 1 July 2025 Jewelry is best kept minimal, and leave any keepsakes or expensive pieces in the hotel-room safe, lest they get lost in the sand. Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 20 June 2025 The apricot spread, replacing the raspberry spread from the April launch, is available by itself for $9 or in keepsake packaging for $14. Janine Henni, People.com, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for keepsake

Word History

Etymology

keep entry 1 + -sake (as in namesake)

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of keepsake was in 1790

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“Keepsake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keepsake. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.

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keepsake

noun
keep·​sake ˈkēp-ˌsāk How to pronounce keepsake (audio)
: something kept or given to be kept in memory of a person, place, or happening

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