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scrapbook

n.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈskɹæpˌbʊk// UK //skɹˈæpbʊk// scrap·book

n. a book with blank pages where you stick photos, tickets, and other small items to remember a special time or event.

n. a book with blank pages used for pasting in memorabilia such as photographs, postcards, and tickets to preserve a specific period or theme.


SIMPLE

She keeps a scrapbook of all her childhood photos.

CONTEXTUAL

The school organized a trip to the museum and everyone brought home a scrapbook to document their experience.

COMPLEX

Digital scrapbooking has largely replaced the traditional paper variety, allowing users to create interactive albums that can be shared instantly across social media platforms.

Origin

From scrap + book.

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