keepsake

word

Definition

A keepsake is an object that you keep to remind you of a person, place, or special event.

Usage & Nuances

'Keepsake' is a slightly formal or sentimental word, usually for small objects with emotional value, like jewelry, photos, or letters. It's often used when talking about gifts or mementos given in memory of someone or something special.

Example Sentences

She keeps her grandmother's ring as a keepsake.

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This photo is a special keepsake from our trip.

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He gave me a small keepsake to remember him by.

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I keep concert tickets as keepsakes from every show I attend.

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That old postcard is more than paper—it's a keepsake from my best friend.

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After the wedding, she kept her bouquet as a keepsake.

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