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

In a world of content galore, this is the kind of keepsake that only gets better with time. —Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026

Many use their house name or logo on little keepsakes like custom matchboxes and those fan-favorite frosted plastic cups as well as welcome elements like the doormat, Tervis tumblers, and linens. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026

Beyond the keepsakes, the Olympic organizers have gotten an essential right in the village. —Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026

Print out favorite photos and gather keepsakes like tickets, receipts, or notes from past dates. —Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 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
• eastlake
• forsake
• 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