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Definition of daybook

daybook

/ˈdeɪ.bʊk/
day · book
Plural:daybooks
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daybook Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

In bookkeeping, a primary record book in which daily financial transactions are initially entered in chronological order before being posted to a ledger.

Example

"The shopkeeper carefully recorded every sale and purchase in the daybook before closing for the evening."

2

A diary or personal journal used for recording daily events, appointments, thoughts, or observations.

Example

"The artist kept a detailed daybook filled with sketches, travel notes, and reflections on his work."

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century as a compound of 'day' and 'book', modeled after the Latin 'diarium' (diary) or Dutch 'dagboek'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Daybook. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/daybook
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