Diary
'daɪəri
Definitions
2 meaningsA personal record of daily events, thoughts, and feelings, often written in a book or other medium.
'daɪəri
A book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences.
She faithfully kept a diary documenting her travels.
💡 Simply: A diary is like your own personal journal, a place where you write down all the cool things that happen to you, like a secret notebook.
👶 For kids: A book where you write about what you did each day, like a secret story about your life!
More Examples
He found an old diary in the attic.
Reading her diary helped him understand her perspective.
How It's Used
"I write in my diary every night before I go to sleep to record my day."
"The diary provided a valuable insight into the life of a commoner during the Victorian era."
"The protagonist's inner thoughts and feelings were revealed through her diary entries."
A schedule or timetable of daily activities or appointments.
'daɪəri
A schedule of daily activities.
She checked her diary for her upcoming appointments.
💡 Simply: Your diary can also be the calendar or list of things you need to do. It can be like a personal planner for your tasks!
👶 For kids: A list of things you need to do, like a list of playdates or appointments with your doctor.
More Examples
The secretary managed the doctor's diary efficiently.
The event was already marked in his diary.
How It's Used
"The sales team consults their diaries to schedule client meetings."
"I have a diary entry to visit the dentist."
Idioms & expressions
keep a diary
To regularly write entries in a diary or journal.
"She keeps a diary to record her thoughts and feelings."
open a diary
To start writing in a diary or journal.
"She decided to open a diary and start writing about her day-to-day experiences."
diary entry
A record of thoughts and events written in a diary.
"She wrote a detailed diary entry about her trip."
From Latin *diarium* ('daily allowance, daily journal'), derived from *dies* ('day'). The word entered English in the 16th century, initially referring to a daily record of events.
Diaries have been kept for centuries, with examples found in ancient civilizations. The format and purpose have evolved, from personal reflections to historical records.
Memory tip
Imagine a daily 'die-ary' – a way to record each day as it 'dies' (passes) with your thoughts and events.
Word Origin
"daily allowance, daily journal"