Diary
/ˈdaɪ.ə.ri/noun
A book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences.
Did you know?The word 'diary' stems from the Latin 'diarium', meaning 'daily allowance', and was once linked to ancient rituals of keeping track of time and events.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
diarium
“A daily allowance or record.”
Old French
Old French
diarie
“A book for daily accounts or notes.”
Middle English
Middle English
diarie
“A journal or record of daily events.”
Modern English
Modern English
diary
“A personal record of daily events and reflections.”