diaries
word · lemma: diary
Definition
Written books or notebooks where people regularly record their personal experiences, thoughts, or plans, usually organized by date.
Usage & Nuances
"Diaries" are plural; each diary is usually private and dated entry-wise. Do not confuse with "journals" (sometimes more formal or for professional notes) or "calendars" (for planning). Common collocations: "keep diaries", "write in diaries".
Example Sentences
Some people write in their diaries every night before bed.
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Children often use colorful diaries to record their thoughts.
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People sometimes publish their diaries years later to share personal stories with others.
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I found old diaries in my grandmother's attic.
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Reading through my high school diaries makes me laugh at how much I've changed.
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She keeps several diaries for different topics—one for dreams, another for travel, and one for daily life.
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