: 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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The 96-page collector's keepsake is available on newsstands and Amazon on April 10, in the countdown to the 100th anniversary of her birth.
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Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
What happened next turned a simple thrift store visit into a viral moment — and ultimately reunited a celebrated artist with irreplaceable family keepsakes.
—Ryan Brennan
april 8, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
After Diana’s death in 1999, her former butler, Paul Burrell, reportedly took her sons William and Harry to their Kensington Palace apartment to choose keepsakes from her belongings.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026
Packaged in a keepsake box for instant gifting, this kit also includes a leakproof tumbler (new moms need to stay hydrated), mini waterproof pouch, and a carryall for moms on the move.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
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Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
What happened next turned a simple thrift store visit into a viral moment — and ultimately reunited a celebrated artist with irreplaceable family keepsakes.
—Ryan Brennan
april 8, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
After Diana’s death in 1999, her former butler, Paul Burrell, reportedly took her sons William and Harry to their Kensington Palace apartment to choose keepsakes from her belongings.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026
Packaged in a keepsake box for instant gifting, this kit also includes a leakproof tumbler (new moms need to stay hydrated), mini waterproof pouch, and a carryall for moms on the move.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for keepsake
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“Keepsake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keepsake. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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keepsake
noun
keep·sake
ˈkēp-ˌsāk 
: something kept or given to be kept in memory of a person, place, or happening
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