Pronunciation

/dɪˈaːri/

Definitions

Noun

1. A journal or notebook where one records daily events, thoughts, or experiences. Example: “She kept a diary of her travels.”
2. A record or account book for financial transactions or other matters. Example: “The company maintains a sales diary.”

Verb

1. To maintain a written record of daily occurrences, thoughts, or experiences. Example: “She diarys her thoughts every evening.”
2. To note down important information in a diary. Example: “He diaryed the meeting notes.”

Phrases

• “Keep a diary” means to regularly write or record in a personal journal.
• “Diary entry” refers to a single entry in a diary.
• “Diary system” can refer to a method or tool for recording data systematically.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She cherished the old diary, filled with memories from her childhood.”
• Verb: “After a long day, she sat down to diary her thoughts and feelings.”
• Record a diary might be used to indicate the act of documenting events.

Synonyms

• Journal
• Logbook
• Ledger
• Record
• Memoir
• Journaling

Antonyms

• Forgetfulness
• Amnesia
• Omission (lack of recording)