Diary
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdaɪ.ə.ɹi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Diary is a noun meaning A daily log of experiences, especially those of the writer.
Meaning
A daily log of experiences, especially those of the writer.
More Meanings
- (British, Canada) A personal organizer or appointment diary.
- (intransitive) To keep a diary or journal.
- (obsolete) Lasting for one day.
Example Sentences
the offer of a usurpation, though it were but as a diary ague
They kept separate diaries. His was on paper and her diary was on her computer's hard drive.
No, I’m just going over the stuff Tara wrote in my diary. She’s writing your diary? Could you be any lazier?
It is recommended that teachers and pupils are issued with homework diaries to help implement and monitor the homework timetable.
Word Forms
- diaries
- diarying
- diaried
Synonyms for diary
Depending on context, synonyms include daybook, journal, agenda.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include journal, datebook, notebook, magazine, bulletin, gazette.
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