: something kept or given to be kept as a memento
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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
Create a keepsake and a tradition: Have a child sign the inside of the book with their name, drawing, and a note—and don’t forget the date!
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Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2024
And when Charlie hit a ball out of bounds, several fans were apparently looking in the bushes for the ball to serve as a keepsake.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 23 Feb. 2024
Formal dance with pizza, keepsake keychain, sundae bar and carnations for the girls.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 11 Feb. 2024
The Savor Baby Keepsake Box serves as a baby book, photo album, and keepsake all in one thanks to its multiple storage compartments.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
Formal dance with pizza, keepsake keychain, and build-you-own sundae bar.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 10 Mar. 2024
Available in six pastel colors, make the blanket a keepsake by adding personalization.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
Tailor it to your aesthetic sensibilities, creating a cherished keepsake that celebrates your individuality.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Relive Michigan’s Big Ten three-peat, its 1,000th all-time victory, another sweep of Ohio State, Michigan State, and Penn State, and the national championship with this keepsake that will last a lifetime.
—Detroit Free Press, 10 Jan. 2024
Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2024
And when Charlie hit a ball out of bounds, several fans were apparently looking in the bushes for the ball to serve as a keepsake.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 23 Feb. 2024
Formal dance with pizza, keepsake keychain, sundae bar and carnations for the girls.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 11 Feb. 2024
The Savor Baby Keepsake Box serves as a baby book, photo album, and keepsake all in one thanks to its multiple storage compartments.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
Formal dance with pizza, keepsake keychain, and build-you-own sundae bar.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 10 Mar. 2024
Available in six pastel colors, make the blanket a keepsake by adding personalization.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
Tailor it to your aesthetic sensibilities, creating a cherished keepsake that celebrates your individuality.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Relive Michigan’s Big Ten three-peat, its 1,000th all-time victory, another sweep of Ohio State, Michigan State, and Penn State, and the national championship with this keepsake that will last a lifetime.
—Detroit Free Press, 10 Jan. 2024
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“Keepsake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keepsake. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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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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