yearbook

noun

year·​book ˈyir-ˌbu̇k How to pronounce yearbook (audio)
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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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 The picture from his yearbook, has been viewed 1.4 million times at the time of reporting. Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for yearbook

Word History

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of yearbook was in 1677

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“Yearbook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yearbook. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

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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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