keepsake — something kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento or souvenir
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: something kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento or souvenir
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkiːpseɪk/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's cookbook is my most treasured keepsake - even though I can't cook to save my life!
- He kept his ex-girlfriend's love letters as keepsakes, which his new wife found 'adorably stupid.'
- The museum gift shop sells keepsakes ranging from elegant jewelry to rubber dinosaurs.
keepsake
NOUN[/ˈkiːpseɪk/]
something kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento or souvenir
She tucked her grandmother's locket into the drawer as a keepsake.
A keepsake keeps love awake, losing it was no mistake
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Keepsake is a compound word formed in English from 'keep' (to retain or preserve) and 'sake' (purpose or cause). The word emerged to describe an object kept for sentimental reasons, literally meaning 'something kept for the purpose of remembrance'.
Breakdown
keep (to preserve or retain) + sake (purpose or cause) = keepsake (a memento or object kept for sentimental value).
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's cookbook is my most treasured keepsake - even though I can't cook to save my life!”
“He kept his ex-girlfriend's love letters as keepsakes, which his new wife found 'adorably stupid.'”
“The museum gift shop sells keepsakes ranging from elegant jewelry to rubber dinosaurs.”
“She collected concert tickets as keepsakes, creating a colorful timeline of her musical journey.”
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