First Known Use: 1581
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diary
diary
noun di·a·ry \ˈdÄ«-(É™-)rÄ“\
: a book in which you write down your personal experiences and thoughts each day
plural di·a·ries
Full Definition of DIARY
1
:Â a record of events, transactions, or observations kept daily or at frequent intervals :Â journal; especially :Â a daily record of personal activities, reflections, or feelings
2
:Â a book intended or used for a diary
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Examples of DIARY
- <has diligently kept a diary since she was 15>
Origin of DIARY
Latin diarium, from dies day — more at deity
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