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

Over time, the wood picks up a little character, making the bowl feel less like serveware and more like a keepsake. — Erin Bunch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 June 2026

Thank you for the friendship bracelets and keepsakes, the warm welcomes, the cheers, the conversations. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026

Page Six reported that each box contained one pricey keepsake to commemorate the event. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026

Many people celebrate their college graduation with a party, a family trip, or a special keepsake—maybe an investment bag or a piece of jewelry. — Victoria Oliva, Allure, 23 June 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