: 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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In addition to the full 700 ml bottle, a limited number of 100 ml decanters, presented in an elegant green keepsake case, will be available for $630.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 13 Nov. 2025
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.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2025
Silvetti’s assist and overall performance during his 74 minutes on the pitch wasn’t just a mental keepsake for the budding 19-year-old who recently starred in the Under-20 World Cup.
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
Bure said acting alongside her daughter added a new layer to the story, making the movie both a family keepsake and a celebration of family across generations.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 13 Nov. 2025
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.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2025
Silvetti’s assist and overall performance during his 74 minutes on the pitch wasn’t just a mental keepsake for the budding 19-year-old who recently starred in the Under-20 World Cup.
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
Bure said acting alongside her daughter added a new layer to the story, making the movie both a family keepsake and a celebration of family across generations.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 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 15 Nov. 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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