Definition of DIARY

diary

Meanings

Plural: diaries

Noun

  • 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.

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

agenda, daybook, journal

Scrabble Score: 9

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

Words With Friends Score: 8

diary is a valid Words With Friends word