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

Cherif Millogo has grown to 7 feet 5 and will be taking photos for the yearbook. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

For his part, Breen says that both dates are false and that the yearbook picture (which bears a striking resemblance to him) is a different person. — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026

Untamed But long before the wedding and RHOBH, there was a yearbook. — Rebecca Suhrawardi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

The Avon Historical Society is also welcoming families of former students or teachers, who may have anything to share, such as a yearbook. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1605, 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