diary

noun di·a·ry \ ˈdī-(ə-)rē \

Definition of diary

plural diaries

1 :a record of events, transactions, or observations kept daily or at frequent intervals :journal; especially :a daily record of personal activities, reflections, or feelings

2 :a book intended or used for a diary

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Examples of diary in a Sentence

has diligently kept a diary since she was 15

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And recently, the family was able to obtain a copy of Zhang's diary, which authorities found in her apartment.

— dawn rhodes, chicagotribune.com, "Family of missing Chinese scholar at U. of I. speaks of pain and uncertainty," 22 Aug. 2017
The diaries were passed down to Shreve by family members.

— talia richman, baltimoresun.com, "Maryland man's Army uniform makes cross-country journey home," 14 Aug. 2017
Looking through some bookcases one day, her niece — the novelist Claire Messud — came upon an old diary.

— ruth franklin, New York Times, "Who’s Afraid of Claire Messud?," 10 Aug. 2017
Each child will get a blanket all their own as well as a stuffed animal, toys, blank journals/diaries, night lights, as well as age appropriate games, and inside and outside toys, hair accessories, posters and school supplies.

— kitty conley, Post-Tribune, "Kitty Conley's Scratching Post," 7 Aug. 2017
Bioshock 2 (and its beloved, weird DLC pack, Minerva's Den) did this with audio diaries and reflective story moments.

— sam machkovech, Ars Technica, "How Gone Home’s creators rewound time to find their sci-fi future," 1 Aug. 2017
During their four-year affair, each of them furtively read the other's diaries and notebooks.

— Philly.com, "Clancy Sigal | Prolific writer, 90," 26 July 2017
I am always reminded of the story from Saint Faustina’s diary about the women renewing their religious vows.

— nr interview, National Review, "Finding Peace with Mary Magdalene," 22 July 2017
There’s nothing more impressive than a woman who will plan and execute her own brother's 175-person wedding luncheon to a T — and then later subtly dig at him in diary entires about the planning process published in the book.

— hanna howard, Teen Vogue, "How Martha Stewart’s "Entertaining" Book Changed My Life," 13 July 2017

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Origin and Etymology of diary

Latin diarium, from dies day — more at deity

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First Known Use: 1581

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daybook, journal

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diary

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Definition of diary for English Language Learners

: a book in which you write down your personal experiences and thoughts each day

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diary

noun di·a·ry \ ˈdī-ə-rē , ˈdī-rē \

Definition of diary for Students

plural diaries

1 :a daily written record especially of personal experiences and thoughts

2 :a book for keeping a record of experiences and thoughts

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