yearbook
/ˈjɪr.bʊk/
NOUN
1. An annually published reference book
A book or publication issued once a year containing information, records, statistics, or summaries about a particular subject, organization, or period.
1.1. Annual reference publication
A publication released each year that provides updated facts, statistics, records, or information about a specific field, institution, or subject.
Synonyms
- annual
- annuary
- annual report
- yearly publication
Examples
- The university published a yearbook documenting its research achievements and major developments.
- The annual yearbook provides statistics and records from the previous season.
Related Words
- almanac
- directory
- handbook
- reference book
- chronicle
- digest
NOUN
2. A school or college memory publication
A publication usually compiled by students at the end of an academic year, containing photographs, names, messages, and records of school activities and experiences.
2.1. Student memories and photographs
A commemorative school or college publication featuring student portraits, faculty photographs, personal messages, and memories of the academic year.
Synonyms
- school annual
- class book
- class annual
Examples
- She spent the afternoon looking through her high school yearbook and remembering her classmates.
- Every graduating student received a yearbook filled with photographs and personal messages.
Related Words
- graduation
- classmates
- school memories
- student portraits
- autograph
- graduating class
2.2. Record of school activities
A school publication documenting important events, achievements, activities, and milestones from a particular academic year.
Synonyms
- school annual
- class annual
Examples
- The editorial team worked throughout the semester to include every major event in the yearbook.
Related Words
- school events
- academic activities
- student achievements
- school history
- class photographs
NOUN
3. A school subject focused on producing a yearbook
An educational course in which students develop journalistic, editorial, photography, design, and publishing skills by creating a school yearbook.
3.1. Yearbook production course
A class in which students collaborate to plan, write, edit, photograph, design, and publish the school's annual commemorative book.
Synonyms
- yearbook journalism
- yearbook production class
Examples
- She enrolled in yearbook to learn photography and editorial design.