Scrapbook

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˈskræpˌbʊk/

Definitions of scrapbook

noun a book with blank pages used for sticking in photographs, clippings, or mementos

Example Sentences

A1 I keep all my favorite memories in a scrapbook.

A2 She enjoys creating scrapbooks filled with photos and mementos.

B1 I plan to make a scrapbook of my summer vacation to remember all the fun times.

B2 The scrapbook she made for her best friend's birthday was filled with heartfelt messages.

C1 Her meticulously crafted scrapbook showcased her artistic talent and attention to detail.

C2 The scrapbook she created as a gift for her parents' anniversary was a labor of love, filled with cherished memories.

Examples of scrapbook in a Sentence

formal She meticulously documented her travels in a beautiful scrapbook.

informal I love flipping through my old scrapbook and reminiscing about the good times.

slang Let's get together and work on our scrapbooks this weekend.

figurative The artist's mind was like a scrapbook, filled with memories and ideas waiting to be expressed.

Grammatical Forms of scrapbook

plural

scrapbooks

comparative

more scrapbook

superlative

most scrapbook

present tense

scrapbook

future tense

will scrapbook

perfect tense

have scrapbooked

continuous tense

is scrapbooking

singular

scrapbook

positive degree

scrapbook

infinitive

to scrapbook

gerund

scrapbooking

participle

scrapbooked

Origin and Evolution of scrapbook

First Known Use: 1825 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'scrapbook' originated from the practice of collecting scraps, or small pieces of paper, memorabilia, and other items, and compiling them into a book for preservation and display.
Evolution of the word: Originally, scrapbooks were primarily used for collecting newspaper clippings, letters, and other personal mementos. Over time, the concept of scrapbooking has evolved to include decorative elements such as stickers, embellishments, and themed pages, making it a popular hobby and creative outlet.