English · Word Candidate

diary

/ˈdaɪ.ə.ɹi/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: diaries · diarying · diaried

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nhật ký hàng ngày về những trải nghiệm, đặc biệt là của người viết

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Noun

Examples

They kept separate diaries. His was on paper and her diary was on her computer's hard drive.

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

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A personal organizer or appointment diary.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một người tổ chức cá nhân hoặc nhật ký hẹn

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NounRegister: UK

Examples

It is recommended that teachers and pupils are issued with homework diaries to help implement and monitor the homework timetable.

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 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To keep a diary or journal.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

giữ một nhật ký hoặc tạp chí

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Verb

Examples

As part of her mindful movement practise, diarying is important to Sarah. "It gives me a chance to see what is going on, to reflect on my experience."

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 “diary” mean?

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

Is “diary” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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