journal

Pluraljournals, journaux

Formsjournals

1. 1
   magazinenouncountable

   A magazine or newspaper about one special subject.

   Like a magazine that talks about only one thing, such as cars or health.

   She reads a medical journal to keep up with new treatments.

   The science journal published his article last month.

   Similarperiodical, magazine, publication

2. 2
   diarynouncountable

   A book where you write down what happens each day.

   Like a notebook where you keep track of each day.

   She keeps a journal beside her bed and writes in it every night.

   He wrote about the long trip in his travel journal.

   UsagePeople keep a journal and write in it.

   Similardiary, log, logbook, record

3. 3
   keep a diaryverbintransitive

   To write often in a diary about your thoughts, feelings, and what happens to you.

   I journal for a few minutes every night before bed.

   Journaling helps him feel calmer after a hard day at school.

   UsageYou can journal about your day. Journaling is the habit of doing this.

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4. 4
   decorate pagesverbtransitive or intransitive

   To make a creative book of photos, notes, and decorations about your life.

   Like making a fun book where you glue in photos and write little notes.

   My aunt likes to journal with stickers, photos, and colored pens.

   He journaled the whole vacation with tickets and photos.

   Similarscrapbook

5. 5
   axle partnouncountable

   The part of a turning rod or axle that sits inside the part that supports it.

   Like the smooth part of a door hinge pin that turns inside its loop.

   The journal wears down quickly if there is not enough oil.

   Workers polished the journal before fitting it into the bearing.

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