chronicle
/ˈkɹɒnɪkəl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: chronicles · chronicling · chronicled
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A written account of events and when they happened, ordered by time.
Noun
Examples
Also a choice cachinatory chronicle, entitled "How to Laugh, and what to Laugh at."
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To record in or as in a chronicle.
Verb
Examples
The posterists of Austin chronicled the changing social landscape and graphically redefined Texas for the rest of the country and the world […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “chronicle” mean?
A written account of events and when they happened, ordered by time.
Is “chronicle” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.