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diary

/ˈdaɪɚi/

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What does diary mean?

noun

  1. A daily log of experiences, especially those of the writer.
  2. A personal organizer or appointment diary.

verb

  1. To keep a diary or journal.
More meanings (1)

adjective

  1. (obsolete) Lasting for one day.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈdaɪɚi/

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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/ˈdaɪɹi/
CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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To his astonishment he saw the official leaning back in his chair hastily scanning the contents of the little black diary.
Edgar Rice BurroughsTarzan of the ApesProject Gutenberg ebook #78
And since reading poor Marie's diary, he has found a new comprehensive adjective for summing up all of her distressing qualities.
Jean WebsterDear EnemyProject Gutenberg ebook #238
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When I had written in my diary and had fortunately replaced the book and pen in my pocket I felt sleepy.
Bram StokerDraculaProject Gutenberg ebook #345
Each young and ardent person writes a diary, in which, when the hours of prayer and penitence arrive, he inscribes his soul.
Ralph Waldo EmersonEssays by Ralph Waldo EmersonProject Gutenberg ebook #16643