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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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 For Moira, this means figuring out the right clothes to wear, learning how to put on makeup, and deciding which boys are cuter in their yearbook photos than in real life. Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 26 Dec. 2024 At Brown, Jordan is a class officer, marketing director for our yearbook, and an active participant with our Black Student Union. Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 20 Sep. 2024 Fact check: Post falsely links comedian to UnitedHealthcare CEO killing The image of the person in a jacket and tie in the post appeared in the 2003 yearbook for Wilton High School in Connecticut, according to the website Classmates. Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for yearbook 

Word History

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 22 Jan. 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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