keepsake

noun

keep·​sake ˈkēp-ˌsāk 

: something kept or given to be kept as a memento

Synonyms of keepsake

• reminder
• memorial
• souvenir

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

She was inspired to make the move after attending a recent fan convention and understanding what these keepsakes mean to the devotees who bring them home. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026

Reduce paper and sentimental clutter by digitizing important documents and selectively preserving meaningful keepsakes. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026

Tonges proudly keeps that keepsake in a glass case, seeing how that play gave him confidence as well as coaches and Brock Purdy. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026

Her husband and sons were at the home this morning, laying keepsakes on the doorstep, but did not want to speak. — Darius Johnson, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

keep entry 1 + -sake (as in namesake)

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for keepsake

• awake
• backache
• beefsteak
• betake
• cheesecake
• cupcake
• daybreak
• earthquake
• forsake
• gouache
• handshake
• headache

Kids Definition

keepsake

noun

keep·​sake ˈkēp-ˌsāk 

: something kept or given to be kept in memory of a person, place, or happening