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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.

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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

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 • Oct. 10, 2025

"And his parents were totally unaware of that until they received the child's yearbook and there were photographs."

From BBC • May 22, 2025

She, at least according to her high school yearbook, had a hell of a trip to Disney World before graduation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2025

She flipped the 1957 yearbook to the senior photos.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson

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