diary
Translation
diary, journal, planner
Examples
I write in my diary every night.
I write in my diary every night.
Let me check my diary for next week.
Let me check my planner for next week.
Grammar Patterns
((to keep a diary)) to write in a diary regularly She keeps a diary of her travels.
((to write in one's diary)) to make an entry in a diary I write in my diary every night.
Similar Words
Synonyms: journal, log, planner
Etymology
From Latin 'diarium' (daily allowance, journal), from 'dies' (day).
Memory Tips
A 'diary' is for your 'day'. Both words relate to a daily period.