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diary

Pronunciation: /ˈdʌɪəri/
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Definition of diary

noun (plural diaries)

  • a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences.
  • British a book with spaces for each day of the year in which one notes appointments or information.
  • a column in a newspaper or magazine giving news or gossip on a particular topic:the City Diary

Origin:

late 16th century: from Latin diarium, from dies 'day'

Do not confuse dairy with diary. Dairy means 'a place for storing milk', whereas diary means 'a book for keeping a daily record'.

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Definition of diary in the US English dictionary
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