keeping
/ˈkiːpɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: keepings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Conformity or harmony.
Noun
Examples
The songs are new but in keeping with tradition.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Charge or care.
Noun
Examples
His happiness is in his own keeping.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “keeping” mean?
Conformity or harmony.
Is “keeping” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.