noun

keepsake

KEEP-sayk

Keepsake (noun) means an object kept to remember a person or event, valued for sentimental rather than practical reasons. Example: “She kept the ring as a keepsake from her grandmother.”

noun

An object kept to remember a person or event, valued for sentimental rather than practical reasons.

"She kept the ring as a keepsake from her grandmother."

"He bought a small keepsake to remember the trip by."

How to use keepsake

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA sentimental memento — something you keep because of who gave it to you or what it reminds you of.

Common pairings

sentimental keepsake a keepsake from keep as a keepsake

Word forms

keepsakes plural

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Etymology

A compound of keep and sake, literally "something kept for the sake of" someone or something.

Synonyms

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token souvenir relic

Related words

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Rhymes for keepsake

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Frequently asked questions

What does “keepsake” mean?

The word “keepsake” means an object kept to remember a person or event, valued for sentimental rather than practical reasons. In plain terms, a sentimental memento — something you keep because of who gave it to you or what it reminds you of.

How do you pronounce “keepsake”?

“Keepsake” is pronounced KEEP-sayk (/ˈkiːp.seɪk/ in IPA).

How do you use “keepsake” in a sentence?

Here is “keepsake” used in a sentence: “She kept the ring as a keepsake from her grandmother.”

What part of speech is “keepsake”?

“Keepsake” is a noun.

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