Meaning & use
diary
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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