chronicle

[ kron-i-kuhl ]

noun

1. a chronological record of events; a history.

verb (used with object)

, chron·i·cled, chron·i·cling.

1. to record in or as in a chronicle.

   Synonyms: report, narrate, relate, recount

chronicle

/ ˈkrɒnɪkəl /

noun

1. a record or register of events in chronological order

verb

1. tr to record in or as if in a chronicle

Derived Forms

• ˈchronicler, noun

Other Words From

• chroni·cler noun
• un·chroni·cled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of chronicle¹

1275–1325; Middle English cronicle < Anglo-French, variant, with -le -ule, of Old French cronique < Medieval Latin cronica (feminine singular), Latin chronica (neuter plural) < Greek chroniká annals, chronology; chronic

Word History and Origins

Origin of chronicle¹

C14: from Anglo-French cronicle, via Latin chronica (pl), from Greek khronika annals, from khronikos relating to time; see chronic

Example Sentences

A standout in the seventh episode chronicles the tumbling cascade of infirmities that come with old age that start with aches that never go away.

From Salon

“The Disciple of Experience,” as Part 1 is titled, chronicles the artist’s formative years and development of working methods.

From Los Angeles Times

The large cast contains so many magnificent voices that I would love to report in detail about the performers who in “Four Black Dragons” vividly chronicle the growing military menace.

From Los Angeles Times

After reading the letters, Anolik ditched her plans to revise “Hollywood’s Eve,” pivoting instead to write “Didion & Babitz,” an essential chronicle of a literary friendship.

From Los Angeles Times

Not to mention chronicling those journeys in detailed blog posts, which are meticulously archived online.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• narrate
• relate