diary

di-a-ry · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A book in which one records daily experiences, thoughts, and feelings.

  2. 2.

    A book with spaces for each day of the year, used for recording appointments and events.

Forms

plural: diaries

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    keep a diary — to write regularly in a personal journal
  • •
    dear diary — a conventional opening for diary entries

Related words

See also: calendar, journal, notebook
Synonyms: daybook, journal, log

Etymology

From Latin diarium ("daily allowance, journal"), from dies ("day").