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

Frame a few new photos and arrange them with meaningful keepsakes on your shelves. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025

In a video shared by the company, someone can be seen forming the mom of four's keepsake. —Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025

Groupon is offering a special adult ticket price of $10 that includes general admission, the treasure hunt and either a keepsake decal or a sweet treat. —Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 24 Nov. 2025

Click here to see these and more and to purchase high-quality prints or a keepsake photo on mugs, buttons, greeting cards, and more. —Doug Duran, Mercury News, 23 Nov. 2025

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