yearbook

noun

year·​book ˈyir-ˌbu̇k How to pronounce yearbook (audio)
Synonyms of yearbooknext
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.
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In his high-school yearbook, he was asked about his desires for the future. E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026 Usually yearbooks have action photos of athletic events. Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 17 Jan. 2026 Wei, also known as Patrick, is a 2019 graduate of Delavan-Darien High School, according to an online version of the school's yearbook. Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 13 Jan. 2026 Flashbacks built up a collection of local history featuring pictures, yearbooks and other beloved items. Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for yearbook

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of yearbook was in 1605

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“Yearbook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yearbook. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

yearbook

noun
year·​book -ˌbu̇k How to pronounce yearbook (audio)
1
: a book published yearly
2
: a school publication recording the history and activities of a graduating class

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