scrapbook
UK: /ˈskræp.bʊk/ | US: /ˈskræp.bʊk/
n. a blank book for pasting newspaper clippings, pictures, or other memorabilia
vt. to compile or create a scrapbook
The word "scrapbook" emerged in the early 19th century, combining "scrap" (from Old Norse "skrap," meaning "small piece" or "leftover") and "book" (from Old English "bōc," meaning "written document"). The term reflects the practice of collecting and preserving fragments of paper, images, or notes in a bound volume. Its evolution mirrors the cultural shift toward personal memory-keeping and creative documentation.
She spent the afternoon decorating her scrapbook with vacation photos.
Historical scrapbooks often contain rare newspaper clippings.
He decided to scrapbook his concert tickets as a keepsake.
The library exhibited a collection of 19th-century scrapbooks.
Digital apps now allow users to create virtual scrapbooks.