diary

[dahy-uh-ree]

noun

plural

diaries 

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

She claimed a diary conflict, but was rumoured to have remarked that "the Armani era is over".

From BBC

Smyth previously told the Daily Record that the visit to Holyrood on 15 August had been requested by constituents and "was in the diary for months".

From BBC

They control the information flow to the prime minister, shape their diary and are often the last person in the room when major decisions are made.

From BBC

Joyce, whose diaries form a large part of the book, becomes the reader’s eyes into a story that is also about her journey into friendship and renewal; the film loses that quality.

From Los Angeles Times

These possibilities and more are explored over the course of the week, as each Kinga writes or records her day’s diary entry.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• account 
• journal 
• log 
• notebook