diary
noun
di·a·ry
ˈdī-(ə-)rē 
plural diaries
1
: a record of events, transactions, or observations kept daily or at frequent intervals : journal
especially
: a daily record of personal activities, reflections, or feelings
2
: a book intended or used for a diary
Examples of diary in a Sentence
has diligently kept a diary since she was 15
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Lise Pedersen, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
After the diary room, Rourke returned to the group and pulled Siwa aside to apologize.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
There are Gen Zers who love to pack repertory screenings, storm Letterboxd with their film diaries and test the limits of their AMC Stubs A-List subscriptions.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Its tactics allegedly include limiting who the participants are allowed to contact, monitoring their calls and personal diary entries and even keeping them inside the headquarters by armed guards, per the outlet.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Diary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diary. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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diary
noun
di·a·ry
ˈdī-(ə-)rē
plural diaries
: a daily record especially of personal experiences and thoughts
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: a book for keeping such a record
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