diary

Definition

A daily log of experiences, especially those of the writer.

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”).

Example Sentences

• "They kept separate diaries. His was on paper and her diary was on her computer's hard drive."
• "No, I’m just going over the stuff Tara wrote in my diary. She’s writing your diary? Could you be any lazier?"
• "Both halves feature lyrics that are so teen-girly they sound like they were written in pink ink in a padlocked diary with hearts and frowny faces for punctuation."

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