Word Noun
scrapbook
n.
B1 Intermediate US /ˈskɹæpˌbʊk/ UK /skɹˈæpbʊk/ scrap·book UK spelling scrapbooks
Definition
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.
Examples
“She keeps a scrapbook of all her childhood photos.”
“The school organized a trip to the museum and everyone brought home a scrapbook to document their experience.”
“Digital scrapbooking has largely replaced the traditional paper variety, allowing users to create interactive albums that can be shared instantly across social media platforms.”
Etymology
From scrap + book.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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