Meaning & use

diary

noun·Everyday

A personal book in which someone regularly records daily events, thoughts, or feelings.

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She has kept a diary every night since she was twelve years old.

His travel diary described each city with vivid, careful detail.

A note on using this word

In British English, diary can also mean a calendar or planner used to schedule appointments, a sense less common in American usage.

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