What does DIARY mean?

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Noun

Definitions

• A book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences; a journal.
• A book or pad of blank pages for writing down appointments, notes, and other personal information.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈdaɪəri/
• UK: /ˈdʌɪəri/

Origin and Usage

The word "diary" comes from the Latin word "diarium" meaning "daily allowance" or "journal". The word has been used in English since the 16th century to refer to a daily record of events and experiences. Today, diaries are still used for personal record keeping, but they can also be used for other purposes such as planning and organization.

Synonyms

• Journal
• Notebook
• Log
• Record
• Memoir

Related Words

• Diary
• Dirge
• Dairy
• Drier
• Dries

Example Sentences

• She wrote in her diary every night before going to bed.
• He kept a diary of his travels through Europe.
• She checked her diary to see if she was available for the meeting.