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keepsake

 

[ ˈkiːpseɪk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sentimental gift

A keepsake is a small item kept in memory of the person who gave it or the event it commemorates. It is often a sentimental or symbolic item that holds special meaning.

Synonyms

memento, souvenir, token

Examples of usage

  • She treasured the locket as a keepsake from her grandmother.
  • He gave her a rose as a keepsake of their first date.

Translations

Translations of the word "keepsake" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lembrança

🇮🇳 स्मृति चिन्ह

🇩🇪 Andenken

🇮🇩 kenang-kenangan

🇺🇦 пам'ятка

🇵🇱 pamiątka

🇯🇵 記念品 (kinenhin)

🇫🇷 souvenir

🇪🇸 recuerdo

🇹🇷 hatıra

🇰🇷 기념품 (ginyeom-pum)

🇸🇦 تذكار

🇨🇿 suvenýr

🇸🇰 suvenír

🇨🇳 纪念品 (jìniànpǐn)

🇸🇮 spominek

🇮🇸 minjagripur

🇰🇿 естелік

🇬🇪 სუვენირი

🇦🇿 xatirə

🇲🇽 recuerdo

Etymology

The word 'keepsake' originated from the Middle English word 'kep', meaning to observe or watch, and 'sake', meaning cause or purpose. In the 18th century, keepsakes were popular as romantic tokens of affection. Today, keepsakes continue to be cherished as reminders of special moments and relationships.

See also: keep, keeper, keeping, keepsakes, upkeep.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,158 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.