yearbook
UK: ˈjɪəbʊk | US: ˈjɪrbʊk
n. a book published annually by a school, documenting events, students, and activities of the past year
n. a similar publication for organizations or institutions, recording yearly developments
The word "yearbook" is a straightforward compound of "year" (Old English gēar, meaning a cycle of seasons) and "book" (Old English bōc, derived from Proto-Germanic bōks, meaning a written document). The term emerged in the early 19th century to describe annual publications, initially for record-keeping in institutions. Its modern association with school memorabilia solidified in the 20th century, reflecting the cultural emphasis on preserving memories.
She flipped through her high school yearbook, reminiscing about old friends.
The university yearbook featured photos of graduating seniors.
The club plans to include a sustainability report in this year’s yearbook.
His quote in the yearbook was, "Dream big, work hard."
The yearbook committee is collecting submissions for the cover design contest.