# journal

**Pronunciation:** /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/ · JER-nul

**CEFR level:** B1

**Part of speech:** noun

## Meaning

A daily record of news and events of a personal nature; a diary.

## Examples

- He wrote about his experiences in his journal every night.
- The old journal contained fascinating details about life in the 19th century.
- She decided to start a gratitude journal to focus on the positive.

## Synonyms

- diary — A personal record of daily events and thoughts.
- logbook — A record of events, especially in a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
- chronicle — A factual written account of important events in the order of their occurrence.
- annals — A record of events year by year.

## Antonyms

- periodical — A publication issued at regular intervals.
- magazine — A periodical publication containing articles and illustrations.

## Common patterns

- journal of — Used to specify the title or subject of a periodical publication. — He read the latest issue of the Journal of Applied Psychology.

## Collocations

- keep a journal — It's a good habit to keep a journal of your thoughts.
- write in a journal — She spent an hour writing in her journal every evening.
- personal journal — He shared excerpts from his personal journal with his therapist.
- academic journal — The professor is the editor of a prestigious academic journal.

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