: 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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Ideal for lounging on the couch while watching his favorite shows, adding a personal touch to his office chair or staying warm during outdoor sporting events, this cozy fleece blanket can be customized with your favorite family photos, turning everyday moments into a comforting keepsake.
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Moreover, The Wall Street Journal reported in April 2024 that Americans throw out up to $68 million in change per year, with millions more languishing in coin dishes, piggy banks and other keepsake vessels.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 23 May 2025
Papier Dad's Recipes Journal $38 Papier For your favorite personal chef, encourage him to write down his best recipes in this keepsake journal that can easily double as coffee table decor.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 13 May 2025
Additionally, the event treated guests to a sculptural showcase, customization station to create keepsake bags, a chrome photobooth, and signature Cécred hors d’oeuvres and Sir Davis cocktails.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025
Moreover, The Wall Street Journal reported in April 2024 that Americans throw out up to $68 million in change per year, with millions more languishing in coin dishes, piggy banks and other keepsake vessels.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 23 May 2025
Papier Dad's Recipes Journal $38 Papier For your favorite personal chef, encourage him to write down his best recipes in this keepsake journal that can easily double as coffee table decor.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 13 May 2025
Additionally, the event treated guests to a sculptural showcase, customization station to create keepsake bags, a chrome photobooth, and signature Cécred hors d’oeuvres and Sir Davis cocktails.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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 12 Jun. 2025.
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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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