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.
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This pushes playtime to the limits, with endless prints for kids to organize their school supplies or create scrapbooks of their adventures. Nia Bowers, USA Today, 15 June 2025 With a 30% discount right now, this is a neat gadget for anyone who loves to scrapbook, create photo books, or preserve treasured memories. Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025 The actors were so impressive in the depth of their research—Joshua actually had made this incredible scrapbook with photographs and newspaper articles. Rosemary Counter, Time, 25 June 2025 Alexander-Arnold had long been an inventive force in England and would have added to his scrapbook of spectacular assists and goals as coach Arne Slot’s squad seeks more trophies. Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for scrapbook

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

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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 15 Jul. 2025.

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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