What is Keepsake?

Struggling to find the perfect word to express yourself? “keepsake” is here to save the day! Learn this awesome word and add some sparkle to your writing and conversations.

Keepsake

/ˈkēp-ˌsāk/

Keepsake serves as a reminder or a souvenir from an experience or memory. It’s not something that is easily forgotten or something that’s left behind. 

Word Background

Imagine you have a special stuffed animal that you’ve had since you were a baby. You love it so much and it reminds you of happy times. That stuffed animal is a keepsake!

A keepsake is a special item that you keep because it reminds you of someone or something important. It’s like a little treasure box of memories. Maybe you have a dried flower from a special day, or a necklace that your grandma gave you. These are keepsakes because they hold special meaning for you.

Keepsakes can be anything, big or small. They help you remember important moments in your life and bring you happiness.

Example Sentence

She treasured the small necklace as a keepsake from her grandmother, a reminder of their special bond.

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