Synonyms for

Diaries

Verb / ˈdaɪɜ:i:z / / ˈdaɪri:z / Another word for diaries — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences.

Synonyms & similar words

diary journal journal log record memoir chronicle notebook daybook agenda register ledger calendar planner organizer filofax scrapbook album book memo jotter notation

Synonyms by register

Formal

journals chronicles records annals

Informal

logs daybooks personal accounts

Literary

recollections memoirs confessions

Antonyms

forgetfulness oblivion amnesia ignorance blankness

Common collocations

  • personal diaries
  • secret diaries
  • diary entries
  • daily diaries
  • writing diaries
  • keeping diaries
  • reading diaries

Word family

noun diary
verb diary

Usage note

While 'diaries' is the plural of 'diary', it's uncommon to use the plural form unless referring to multiple distinct sets of diaries. More often, one would refer to 'diary entries' or 'journals'.

Example sentences

  1. She wrote in her diary every day.
  2. His diary was filled with stories about his travels.
  3. I keep all my important dates in my diary.
  4. The little girl wrote about her adventures in her diary.
  5. She hid her diary under her bed.

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