Yearbook

/ˈjɪrˌbʊk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A book published annually that contains photographs and information about the events and people of a particular school year, often including student photographs, staff lists, and highlights of the year.

I can't wait to see the pictures from prom in the senior yearbook.

A reference book containing statistics, facts, and information about a specific subject or organization for a given year.

The sports yearbook featured records and highlights from the past season.

A publication that compiles achievements and milestones over the year, often used in educational institutions.

She volunteered to help design the college yearbook for the graduating class.

Etymology

The word 'yearbook' is a combination of 'year' and 'book', indicating a book summarizing events from a specific year.

Common Phrases and Expressions

senior yearbook

The yearbook published for graduating seniors, often containing memories and messages.

yearbook committee

A group of students responsible for producing the yearbook.

yearbook signing

The act of writing messages in friends' yearbooks at the end of the school year.

Related Words

annual

Occurring once a year.

chronicle

A factual written account of important or historical events in the order of their occurrence.

photobook

A book containing photographs, often organized around a theme or event.

Slang Meanings

The Book

Everyone wants their picture in 'the book' this year.

Did you see the new YB? It's amazing!