diary

[ dahy-uh-ree ]

noun

, plural di·a·ries.

1. a daily record, usually private, especially of the writer's own experiences, observations, feelings, attitudes, etc.

   Synonyms: chronicle, log, daybook, journal

2. a book for keeping such a record.

   Synonyms: chronicle, log, daybook, journal

3. a book or pad containing pages marked and arranged in calendar order, in which to note appointments and the like.

diary

/ ˈdaɪərɪ /

noun

1. a personal record of daily events, appointments, observations, etc
2. a book for keeping such a record

Word History and Origins

Origin of diary¹

1575–85; < Latin diārium daily allowance, journal, equivalent to di ( ēs ) day + -ārium -ary

Word History and Origins

Origin of diary¹

C16: from Latin diārium daily allocation of food or money, journal, from diēs day

Example Sentences

The film, which features intimate photos, diary entries and letters from her personal archive, notably includes a probing interview with Stewart in which she appears both cagey and brutally honest.

From Los Angeles Times

No, fundraisers produce all kinds of poppy-related merchandise, including wreaths, brooches, umbrellas, diaries and T-shirts.

From BBC

It’s almost like my diary in story form.

From Los Angeles Times

The most intimate moments from Stewart’s personal and professional lives are displayed through intimate interviews with Stewart herself along with private archives of her diaries and letters.

From Salon

It also includes intimate photos, diary entries and letters from Stewart’s personal archive.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• account
• journal
• log
• notebook