yearbook

American  

[yeer-book] / ˈyɪərˌbʊk /

noun

1. a book published annually, containing information, statistics, etc., about the past year.

   an encyclopedia yearbook.

2. a book published by the graduating class of a high school or college, containing photographs of class members and commemorating school activities.

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yearbook British  

/ ˈjɪəˌbʊk /

noun

1. an almanac or reference book published annually and containing details of events of the previous year

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Etymology

Origin of yearbook

First recorded in 1580–90; year + book

Example Sentences

There are nearly three dozen accomplishments listed by her name in the 1984 yearbook.

From Los Angeles Times

Well-written essays introduce each chapter; long captions for family and team photos function as yearbook entries.

From Los Angeles Times

I had no idea who she was until I got out my yearbook, and BOOM.

From Literature

A yearbook photo of the group shows James as he stood in the back row smiling broadly, his hair neatly parted to the side.

From The Wall Street Journal

At 22 she interviewed at a local magazine: Instead of clippings, she brought in her high-school yearbook, which she had edited.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• calendar
• journal