Definition

A book that has empty pages where you can stick or keep pictures, newspaper clippings, and other special items to remember them.

Example

She created a beautiful scrapbook filled with photos from her travels.

Conversation

Have you seen my new scrapbook?

No, I haven't! What's it like?

It's filled with pictures and memories from our trips.

That sounds amazing! I can't wait to look through it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Scrapbook → It is formed from "scrap" (from Middle English *scrappe*, meaning a small piece or fragment) and "book" (from Old English *bōc*, meaning a written work or collection of pages). A scrapbook is a book made up of small pieces or fragments, often used for collecting memories or mementos.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'small piece' ('scrap') collected in a 'written work' ('book') — that’s why a scrapbook is a book of collected pieces.

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