: 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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Its Summer 2026 collection reinterprets celestial motifs, lockets, swivels and charms through the lens of 19th-century keepsakes.
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Pirates reliever Dennis Santana brokered a trade with a young fan for the ball, handing over a bat signed by Valdez and a Pirates cap in exchange for Valdez's keepsake.
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
The Regent Passport invites guests to explore the city of Los Angeles through a series of mini challenges and keepsakes to create a creative and playful itinerary for curious minds.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
After a Simi Valley family’s home was destroyed in the Sandy fire, Los Angeles firefighters sifted through ash and rubble to recover a treasured wedding ring and other keepsakes.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Pirates reliever Dennis Santana brokered a trade with a young fan for the ball, handing over a bat signed by Valdez and a Pirates cap in exchange for Valdez's keepsake.
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
The Regent Passport invites guests to explore the city of Los Angeles through a series of mini challenges and keepsakes to create a creative and playful itinerary for curious minds.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
After a Simi Valley family’s home was destroyed in the Sandy fire, Los Angeles firefighters sifted through ash and rubble to recover a treasured wedding ring and other keepsakes.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
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“Keepsake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keepsake. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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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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