keepsake
Translation
keepsake, memento, souvenir
Examples
He kept the photo as a keepsake.
He kept the photo as a keepsake.
This old watch is a family keepsake.
This old watch is a family keepsake.
Grammar Patterns
a/an ((keepsake)) a memento or souvenir He kept the photo as a keepsake.
Similar Words
Synonyms: memento, souvenir, token, reminder
Etymology
A compound of 'keep' and 'sake'. Something you keep for the sake of memory.
Memory Tips
The word itself is a hint: you *keep* it for memory's *sake*.