scrapbook

noun

scrap·​book ˈskrap-ˌbu̇k How to pronounce scrapbook (audio)
: a blank book in which various items (such as newspaper clippings or pictures) are collected and preserved

Examples of scrapbook in a Sentence

My mother keeps a scrapbook of all the articles I've ever written.
Recent Examples on the Web Making a scrapbook together is a fun activity the two of you can enjoy. Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 11 Feb. 2024 Lewis and Charles especially curated their scrapbooks with future readers in mind. Brian T. Allen, National Review, 8 Feb. 2024 There were scrapbooks and board games, TikTok tutorials and trends. Anna Borges, SELF, 31 Jan. 2024 Each had scrapbooks filled mostly with material related to the great man. Brian T. Allen, National Review, 8 Feb. 2024 Among all those regional powers, the last national championships won by Penn State, Nebraska and even Notre Dame are starting to shift from the rear-view mirror to the scrapbook. Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2024 The scrapbook is in fragile condition, but pages have been digitized. Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2023 In fact, scanning original paintings or artwork adds still another dimension, as does the layering of images, like montages in scrapbooks. Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2024 As part of the state’s vetting of potential parents, Jeff and Toni Whaley put together a scrapbook of their story and photos of their pets that appealed to the children. Rick Montgomery, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of scrapbook was in 1825

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“Scrapbook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrapbook. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

scrapbook

noun
scrap·​book ˈskrap-ˌbu̇k How to pronounce scrapbook (audio)
: a book of blank pages for miscellaneous items (as clippings and pictures)

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