diary
noun
di·a·ry
ˈdī-(ə-)rē 
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
Examples of diary in a Sentence
has diligently kept a diary since she was 15
Recent Examples on the Web
More liberal rules allowing hearsay evidence allowed lawyers for the Brown and Goldman families to use excerpts from Nicole’s diaries.
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Elaine Woo, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Before all that, the Roots have a handful of concerts and festival appearances in the diary, including at their own Roots Picnic in Philadelphia in early June.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2024
Each food diary follows one anonymous reader’s week of expenses related to groceries, restaurant meals, coffee runs, and every bite in between.
—Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 4 Apr. 2024
John and Ann’s descendants also donated boxes full of historic documents, including diaries, letters, and bills.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 4 Apr. 2024
Make sure to update your diary every day of the week, including the weekend.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2024
In her diary, Franke reveals in-depth what her children were forced to go through.
—Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
The diary features keepsakes collected from the rubble in Gaza.
—Yasmine Salam, NBC News, 14 Mar. 2024
Richard Eden, the Daily Mail’s diary editor, had especially harsh words for William, which would no doubt resonate with those who cling to the idea of the future king being the villain in the Marchioness of Cholmondeley narrative.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2024
Elaine Woo, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Before all that, the Roots have a handful of concerts and festival appearances in the diary, including at their own Roots Picnic in Philadelphia in early June.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2024
Each food diary follows one anonymous reader’s week of expenses related to groceries, restaurant meals, coffee runs, and every bite in between.
—Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 4 Apr. 2024
John and Ann’s descendants also donated boxes full of historic documents, including diaries, letters, and bills.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 4 Apr. 2024
Make sure to update your diary every day of the week, including the weekend.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2024
In her diary, Franke reveals in-depth what her children were forced to go through.
—Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
The diary features keepsakes collected from the rubble in Gaza.
—Yasmine Salam, NBC News, 14 Mar. 2024
Richard Eden, the Daily Mail’s diary editor, had especially harsh words for William, which would no doubt resonate with those who cling to the idea of the future king being the villain in the Marchioness of Cholmondeley narrative.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2024
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diary
noun
di·a·ry
ˈdī-(ə-)rē
plural diaries
: a daily record especially of personal experiences and thoughts
also
: a book for keeping such a record
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