Definition

A book used to record daily events, transactions, or personal thoughts.

Example

She wrote her thoughts in her daybook every evening.

Conversation

Have you seen my daybook? I can't find it anywhere.

No, I haven't. When was the last time you used it?

I wrote some important notes in it yesterday, so it should be around here.

Maybe check under the couch; things tend to get lost there.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Daybook → The word is formed from "day" (from Old English "dæg", meaning a period of 24 hours) and "book" (from Old English "bōc", meaning a written work or record). A daybook is a record or journal that is kept for each day.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'day' as a 24-hour period and a 'book' as a written record — a daybook is simply a record kept for each day.

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