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journal

journal

272 2.6
A book you use to write personal thoughts and daily events
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɜrnəl/
translation icon : diario
  • After each day, I sit down to write in my journal about my thoughts and feelings.
  • journal entry
  • write in a journal
  • keep a journal

I this is my first journal entry in this book.

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Examples

  • This journal was so helpful to me when I was under house arrest and for many years after.

  • When I read his journal, it was sad.

  • Let me take out my travel journal and share with you.

  • This is a daily journal that looks amazing.

  • What is it that made you feel happy? Get a journal and write these moments down.

  • Some people keep a dream journal.

  • I'm glad you read my journal.

  • The process of writing my reflective journals has been a challenging and valuable experience.

    Academic text (2013)
  • Each supervisor was asked to keep a reflective journal of their student teachers on a weekly basis.

    Academic text (2013)
  • By reflecting on the comments students share in their journals, Stacy makes plans for future learning episodes.

    Academic text (2012)

Synonyms

diary
vsjournal
479 1.0

A book in which you write every day about what happened and how you feel

is the same but stresses writing each day rather than occasional notes
log
vsjournal
429 3.1

A written record of events or actions kept over time

is personal and informal rather than official and methodical
written record
vsjournal
5 3.4

A document that keeps proof of facts or events

is used for personal reflections rather than preserving factual evidence
written account
vsjournal
1 3.2

A paper that describes events so people can read about them later

focuses on personal thoughts and experiences instead of objective facts

Compounds

journal bearing
  • Specialized
1 6.0

A support for a rotating metal rod that uses oil to reduce rubbing

journal box
  • Specialized
9.6

A metal case that holds the bearing that helps a wheel turn on trains and machines

How Personal

memoir
168 4.9
diary
479 1.0
journal
272 2.6
notebook
187 1.0

Surface Forms

journal singular
journals plural

Etymology

Journal comes from the Latin word diurnalis, meaning 'daily', and is like a diary that records what happens each day, so a journal is a book for your daily thoughts and events.