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

“Not only would you need to keep a diary, but to access its memories you would have to go up into the attic or wherever it is stored to retrieve it.”

From Slate

“If you really want to remember, then pour yourself a glass of wine and go through your diary or a photo album, or even scroll back on a device yourself,” Mayer-Schönberger said.

From Slate

Since she launched solo project Milena's Diary at the end of September, she says she's been "overwhelmed" by the response.

From BBC

And what a man Beck and Woods have cast in their religious horror film, effectively weaponizing the befuddled British charm of Hugh Grant, who has fumbled and grinned through such rom-com classics as “Notting Hill,” “Bridget Jones’s Diary” and many more.

From Los Angeles Times

He is survived by his wife and three children including Sasha Swire, author of the memoir, Diary of an MP's Wife.

From BBC

Related Words

• account
• journal
• log
• notebook