Journal — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈjər-nᵊl/ jour·nal

Meaning & Definition of Journal

Journal (noun)

  1. a daily newspaper —usually used in titles
  2. a periodical dealing especially with matters of current interest —often used in titles
  3. a record of experiences, ideas, or reflections kept regularly for private use, diary

Journal (verb)

  1. to keep a personal journal, to enter or record daily thoughts, experiences, etc., in a journal

Journal (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a publication that appears at regular intervals

    "a monthly scientific journal"

    similar: book, bulletin, diurnal, gazette, mag, magazine, newspaper, organ, paper, periodical, rag, review, serial, zine
    related: annual, bimonthly, biweekly, daily, monthly, quarterly, semimonthly, semiweekly, triweekly, weekly, yearbook, digest, little magazine, fanzine, pictorial, slick, broadside, edition, extra, sheet, supplement, tab, tabloid, newsletter, newsmagazine, newsweekly

  2. a record of personal experiences, reflections, or ideas kept regularly for private use

    "the writer faithfully records his dreams in a journal, believing that they are a vital key to self-understanding"

    similar: daybook, diary
    related: itinerary, blog, Weblog, log, logbook

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Journal

The most common words with a similar meaning to Journal:

book, bulletin, diurnal, gazette, mag, magazine, newspaper, organ, paper, periodical, rag, review, serial, zine, daybook, diary

Related Words for Journal

annual, bimonthly, biweekly, daily, monthly, quarterly, semimonthly, semiweekly, triweekly, weekly, yearbook, digest, little magazine, fanzine, pictorial, slick, broadside, edition, extra, sheet, supplement, tab, tabloid, newsletter, newsmagazine, newsweekly, itinerary, blog, Weblog, log

Word Forms of Journal

Inflections: journaled, journaling, journals

Derived words: journaler (noun), journaling (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Journal

Middle English, service book containing the day hours, from Anglo-French jurnal, from jurnal, adjective, daily, from Latin diurnalis, from diurnus of the day, from dies day deity

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Journal

Words & Phrases Containing Journal

journal box, journal intime

Frequently Asked Questions about Journal

What does "Journal" mean?

"Journal" means a daily newspaper —usually used in titles. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a daily newspaper —usually used in titles. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Journal"?

Other words for "Journal" include book, bulletin, diurnal, gazette, mag, magazine, newspaper and organ. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Journal" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Journal"?

There are 47 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Journal". Common alternatives include book, bulletin, diurnal, gazette, mag, magazine, newspaper, organ, paper and periodical.

How do you use "Journal" in a sentence?

Examples of "Journal" in a sentence: "a monthly scientific journal"; "the writer faithfully records his dreams in a journal, believing that they are a vital key to self-understanding".

Is "Journal" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Journal" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Journal" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B1-level word, "Journal" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Journal"?

"Journal" is pronounced /ˈjər-nᵊl/ and divided into syllables as jour·nal.

What is the origin of the word "Journal"?

"Journal" comes from Middle English, service book containing the day hours, from Anglo-French jurnal, from jurnal, adjective, daily, from Latin diurnalis, from diurnus of the day, from dies day deity. First known use: 15th century.