NYT Dictionary

DIARY

/ˈdaɪ.ə.ɹi/
NounVerbAdjectiveDI-a-rydi-a-ry · 3 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A daily log of experiences, especially those of the writer.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin diārium (“a daily allowance for soldiers, in Late Latin also ‘diary’”), neuter of *diārius, from diēs (“a day”) (whence also journal). Cognate with Spanish diario (“daily; diary”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

daybookjournalagendaadventurealbumannalsannualautobiographybiographybiweekly

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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