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

So, in my high school yearbook, under my picture, it says, “Plans to be a chef.”

From The Wall Street Journal

When you break up with your boyfriend, you get closure by drawing a mustache on their yearbook picture.

From Literature

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

“You are going to have the most epic yearbook photo ever. This thing may go viral.”

From Literature

Related Words

• calendar
• journal