diary
Americannoun
plural
diaries-
a daily record, usually private, especially of the writer's own experiences, observations, feelings, attitudes, etc.
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a book for keeping such a record.
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a book or pad containing pages marked and arranged in calendar order, in which to note appointments and the like.
noun
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a personal record of daily events, appointments, observations, etc
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a book for keeping such a record
Etymology
Origin of diary
1575–85; < Latin diārium daily allowance, journal, equivalent to di ( ēs ) day + -ārium -ary
Example Sentences
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Little remains of Stanley's letters and diaries "which is really frustrating but adds to the idea that he was a private man," he said.
From BBC
Pirogova documents her treatment on Instagram, posting videos that she once jokingly called "the diary of a vampire".
From Barron's
A few Southern California’s early diaries survive, in an altered fashion, from their origins.
From Los Angeles Times
It surveyed around 5,000 people and then followed 50 couples in forensic, sometimes intrusive detail, combining statistics with diaries, interviews and "emotion maps" of what happened in the home.
From BBC
Bowel Cancer UK recommends keeping a diary of your symptoms which you can discuss with your GP.
From BBC
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