diary — a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdaɪəri/
Example Sentences
- I found my old diary and realized I was dramatic even as a kid.
- My diary knows more secrets than the CIA.
- Students should keep a diary to improve their writing skills.
diary
NOUN[/ˈdaɪəri/]
a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences
She writes in her diary every night before bed.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'diarium', which came from 'dies' (day). The term originated in ancient Rome as a record of daily allowances or daily accounts, and evolved over time to denote a personal written record of daily experiences and emotions.
Breakdown
diarium (daily record) ← dies (day) + -arium (place or container for). The suffix -arium denotes a container or collection, transforming the root meaning of 'day' into a book containing daily entries.
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📝Examples
“I found my old diary and realized I was dramatic even as a kid.”
“My diary knows more secrets than the CIA.”
“Students should keep a diary to improve their writing skills.”
“The diary revealed the historical events from a personal perspective.”
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