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

The yearbook from his junior year also features a picture of him after winning a wrestling match, as well as team photos. —Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026

The girl, a high school freshman, pulled out a yearbook and pointed to eight boys who were at the party, according to the North Miami Beach police report. —Miami Herald, 19 May 2026

Districts are often forced to rely on old yearbooks to determine whether a student or employee even attended the school. —Julie Watts, CBS News, 13 May 2026

The Sphere visuals - always a highlight - didn't disappoint with moving images of old yearbook photos, a dip to the bottom of the ocean and a magical mystery carnival ride. —Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 7 May 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