yearbook

noun

year·​book ˈyir-ˌbu̇k 

1

: a book published yearly as a report or summary of statistics or facts : annual

2

: a school publication that is compiled usually by a graduating class and that serves as a record of the year's activities

Examples of yearbook in a Sentence

They signed each other's yearbooks.

Recent Examples on the Web

Rather than arguing, Moreno responded in a way that quickly went viral—by showing her middle school yearbook photo from 1986. —Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025

Best known for its class rings, varsity jackets, caps and gowns, school uniforms, and yearbooks, the company’s legacy runs deep in the emotional fabric of American student life. —Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025

Cultural schisms, post-pandemic schooling Glenbrook South High School was mired in controversy after a yearbook published in Spring 2024 contained a quote from a student that some viewed as antisemitic. —Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025

My dad actually proposed using his high school yearbook. —Jordan Greene, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for yearbook

• kinderhook
• meadowbrook
• overlook
• overtook
• pocketbook
• storybook
• tillamook
• undertook
• betook
• casebook
• chapbook
• checkbook

Kids Definition

yearbook

noun

year·​book -ˌbu̇k 

1

: a book published yearly

2

: a school publication recording the history and activities of a graduating class