scrapbook

American  

[skrap-book] / ˈskræpˌbʊk /

noun

1. an album in which pictures, newspaper clippings, etc., may be pasted or mounted.

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scrapbook British  

/ ˈskræpˌbʊk /

noun

1. a book or album of blank pages in which to mount newspaper cuttings, pictures, etc

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Etymology

Origin of scrapbook

First recorded in 1815–25; scrap ¹ + book

Example Sentences

O’Connor’s monologue focused on two things those unfamiliar with his acting should know about him: that he has a reputation as a “soft boy,” someone who embroiders, scrapbooks and gardens like an “average 65-year-old woman.”

From Los Angeles Times

Inside my mind’s eye, images are flashing by like scrapbook pages of events in our lives, highs and lows.

From The Wall Street Journal

Much to her delight, Brettler discovered Soriano’s original blueprints, along with laminate and cork samples, and a scrapbook detailing the construction process, stored beneath the house.

From Los Angeles Times

This is nothing new - people have been compiling photo albums and scrapbooks for more than 100 years.

From BBC

I was a big fan of this “Saturday Night Live” scrapbook when I was a kid, because I loved the show and wanted to know more.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• collection