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diary.

A daily log of experiences, especially those of the writer.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈdaɪ.ə.ɹi//ˈdaɪ.ɹi/
  1. A daily log of experiences, especially those of the writer.

    They kept separate diaries. His was on paper and her diary was on her computer's hard drive.
  2. A personal organizer or appointment diary.

    Canada · UK
Where this word comes from

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”).

verb/ˈdaɪ.ə.ɹi//ˈdaɪ.ɹi/
  1. To keep a diary or journal.

    intransitive
Where this word comes from

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”).

adj/ˈdaɪ.ə.ɹi//ˈdaɪ.ɹi/
  1. Lasting for one day.

    not-comparable · obsolete
Where this word comes from

From Latin diārius.

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