Keepsakes: meaning, definitions and examples
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keepsakes
[ ˈkiːpseɪks ]
memories
Keepsakes are items or objects that are kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event. They hold sentimental value and are often treasured for the memories they represent.
Synonyms
memento, memorabilia, souvenir
Examples of usage
- They kept the ticket stubs from their first date as keepsakes.
- She gave her daughter a locket as a keepsake of their time together.
- The photo album was filled with keepsakes from their travels around the world.
Translations
Translations of the word "keepsakes" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lembranças
🇮🇳 स्मृति चिन्ह
🇩🇪 Andenken
🇮🇩 kenang-kenangan
🇺🇦 сувеніри
🇵🇱 pamiątki
🇯🇵 記念品
- 思い出の品 (kinenhin
- omoide no shina)
🇫🇷 souvenirs
🇪🇸 recuerdos
🇹🇷 hatıra eşyaları
🇰🇷 기념품
- 추억의 물건 (ginyeompum
- chueok-ui mulgeon)
🇸🇦 تذكارات
🇨🇿 suvenýry
🇸🇰 suveníry
🇨🇳 纪念品
- 纪念物 (jìniànpǐn
- jìniànwù)
🇸🇮 spominki
🇮🇸 minjagripir
🇰🇿 естеліктер
🇬🇪 სასაჩუქრე ნივთები
🇦🇿 xatirə əşyaları
🇲🇽 recuerdos
Word origin
The word 'keepsake' originated in the 16th century, combining 'keep' and 'sake' to refer to something kept for the sake of the memories or sentiment attached to it. Keepsakes have been used throughout history to preserve memories and sentimental value.