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Definition of keepsake

keepsake

/ˈkiːp.seɪk/
keep · sake
Plural:keepsakes
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• noun

1

A small item kept in memory of the person who gave it or of a special occasion or place.

Example

"She kept her grandmother's silver locket as a cherished keepsake from her childhood."

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• Nearby Words

keepable
keeper
keeping
keepsake
keffiyeh
kefir
keg

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 18th century from the phrase 'to keep for the sake of' the giver, combining the Old English roots cepan ('to hold or observe') and sacu ('cause or purpose').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Keepsake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 2, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/keepsake
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