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 auction also offers a few items from the Playboy Mansion West (HMH memorabilia, college yearbook, Elvis signature, Flash Gordon album) and some clothing, figurines and games, a set of Mid-century stemware). —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025

According to former yearbook advisor Thomas Head, a shortage of teachers to take on the yearbook led the school to end an American tradition that dates back to the 17th century. —Jasmine Sessoms, The Mercury News, 7 Oct. 2024

From between the dozens of adorable family photos — temporarily compiled into a tragic sort of yearbook on LA’s Instagram Stories — a different request began to resonate with film lovers. —Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Jan. 2025

Mangold gives us glimpses of the truth behind the self-mythologizing, as when Dylan’s old high school yearbook and memorabilia arrive addressed to Robert Zimmerman (Dylan’s real name). —Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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