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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The Easter gathering at St George's Chapel is an annual event in the royal diary, with members of the family facing photographers as they arrive for the church service.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
By the age of 10, helped by a precisely plotted parental diary, Jarrell-Searcy had tried gymnastics, baseball, soccer, basketball and swimming.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
Throughout all these storms, Kaplan found emotional sustenance from his lifelong companion, his diary.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
With a newfound maturity and emotional depth, Swanberg is continuing to make movies that are part diary, part generational markers.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026
Is this where she lived and slept and wrote in her diary and —was Luc in this room, too?
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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