keepsake

[ keep-seyk ]

noun

1. anything kept, or given to be kept, as a token of friendship or affection; remembrance.

   Synonyms: token, memento, souvenir

keepsake

/ ˈkiːpˌseɪk /

noun

1. a gift that evokes memories of a person or event with which it is associated

Word History and Origins

Origin of keepsake¹

1780–90; keep (v.) + sake ¹

Example Sentences

She thought of her room and the sheer volume of keepsakes and furniture stored there.

From BBC

As a former educator who traveled overseas for 25 years, Cressy amassed a collection of goods, furniture and keepsakes from Germany, Japan and other parts of the world.

From Los Angeles Times

In the following months, those who had stormed the presidential palace and were seen walking out with “souvenirs” - such as bed sheets or the odd keepsake to remember a historic day - have been jailed.

From BBC

It urged people not to take them as keepsakes and return any they may have.

From BBC

And don’t be surprised if you catch a player of two bringing a jar or plastic bag to take home some Dodger Stadium dirt as a keepsake.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• memento
• relic
• souvenir
• trophy