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

Rosales was so celebrated for his fix that the Cactus yearbook devoted a big feature story to him in 1991. —Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025

Set against the backdrop of the Stanford reunion, the short video contrasts classmates' yearbook photos with their current professions, ranging from Olympic athletes and surgeons to civil engineers, tech executives and creatives. —Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025

Because of the school’s small size, the students gathered for weekly social events, held holiday parties, created their yearbook and joined clubs. —Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025

However, Goodnough later corrected that statement saying Leist was pictured with the bowling team in the 2024-2025 yearbook, but he was paid to coach through the bowling establishment and not the school. —Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1677, 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