Journal
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A daily record of events, thoughts, or experiences kept for personal reflection, or a periodical publication dealing with a specific subject. It can also refer to a ship's logbook or official record.
“She writes in her journal every evening to reflect on the day's events and organise her thoughts.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈdʒɜrnəl/
Syllables
jour·nal
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Wordle
Contains J-O-U-R-N-A-L with the OU vowel combination; J at position 1 is distinctive
Scrabble
Worth 14 points; the J (8 points) provides good value in this common word
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