English Explanatory Dictionary

diary

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A daily log of experiences, especially those of the writer.
  2. A personal organizer or appointment diary.
verb
  1. To keep a diary or journal.
adj
  1. Lasting for one day.

Pronunciation

/ˈdaɪ.ə.ɹi/ /ˈdaɪ.ɹi/ en-us-diary.ogg

Word forms

diary diaries diarying diaried

Etymology

From Latin diārium (“a daily allowance for soldiers, in Late Latin also ‘diary’”), neuter of *diārius, from diēs (“a day”) (whence also journal). Cognate with Spanish diario (“daily; diary”).

Synonyms

daybook journal agenda

Related words

diurnal journal

Derived words

cyberdiary dear diary diarial diarism diarist diarization diarize diarylike e-diary homework diary nondiary video diary visual diary
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