: 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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Family keepsakes include a jeweled sword from Saudi Arabia, dresses worn by Michelle Obama at inaugural ceremonies and a baseball signed by the 2010 San Francisco Giants.
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Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
The gift shop offers books and replicas of artefacts for those wanting a keepsake.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Whether visitors are shopping for unique keepsakes or indulging in Baton Rouge’s renowned cuisine, the city offers an elegantly authentic way to experience Mardi Gras, just perfect for those seeking something beyond the ordinary.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Rather than staged portraits, the photos emphasize the movement and emotion of the event, which Lee said made for a more meaningful keepsake.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
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Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
The gift shop offers books and replicas of artefacts for those wanting a keepsake.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Whether visitors are shopping for unique keepsakes or indulging in Baton Rouge’s renowned cuisine, the city offers an elegantly authentic way to experience Mardi Gras, just perfect for those seeking something beyond the ordinary.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Rather than staged portraits, the photos emphasize the movement and emotion of the event, which Lee said made for a more meaningful keepsake.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for keepsake
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“Keepsake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keepsake. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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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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