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: something kept or given to be kept as a memento
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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
Use it to store your keys, jewelry, or little keepsake trinkets.
—Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2024
Hospice seeks volunteers to sew keepsakes The Elizabeth Hospice is looking for volunteers who can sew.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2024
Fossil Riley Women's Watch A beautiful watch is the perfect keepsake for a graduate entering adulthood.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 10 May 2024
Kentucky Derby 150 keepsake glasses will be given to MotorClub members and available for purchase.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 1 May 2024
Create a keepsake and a tradition: Have a child sign the inside of the book with their name, drawing, and a note—and don’t forget the date!
—Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2024
And when Charlie hit a ball out of bounds, several fans were apparently looking in the bushes for the ball to serve as a keepsake.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 23 Feb. 2024
Formal dance with pizza, keepsake keychain, sundae bar and carnations for the girls.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 11 Feb. 2024
The Savor Baby Keepsake Box serves as a baby book, photo album, and keepsake all in one thanks to its multiple storage compartments.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
keep entry 1 + -sake (as in namesake)
First Known Use
1790, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near keepsake
Cite this Entry
“Keepsake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keepsake. Accessed 24 May. 2024.
Kids Definition
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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