Definition of DIARY

diary

Plural: diaries

Noun

  • A daily record of experiences, observations, or feelings; a journal.
  • a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
  • a personal journal (as a physical object)
  • A daily log of experiences, especially those of the writer.
  • A personal organizer or appointment diary.

Verb

  • To keep a diary or journal.

Adj

  • Lasting for one day.

Examples

  • He kept a mental DIARY of his best Words With Friends plays.
  • They kept separate diaries. His was on paper and her diary was on her computer's hard drive.

Origin / Etymology

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”).

Synonyms

journal, agenda, daybook

Scrabble Score: 9

diary: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
diary: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
diary: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 8

diary: valid Words With Friends Word