DIARY - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Noun

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

Categories: Writing, Written material, Piece of writing

• A diary is a private book where people write their daily thoughts, feelings, or events.

Part of speech: Noun

a personal journal (as a physical object)

Categories: Journal

The word "diary" comes from Latin diārium. Many other languages have similar words:

journal – A related word in the same word family.

Legal and medical professions still use Latin phrases because of its precision and historical authority.