B1noun 1K

Journal

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈdʒɜːnl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈdʒɜːrnl/"]/

Meaning of Journal

a newspaper or magazine that deals with a particular subject or profession

In simple words: A book where you write your thoughts and experiences.

Journal in a sentence

• She keeps a journal where she writes her thoughts and experiences daily.
• His journal is filled with sketches and reflections from his travels.
• The scientific journal published the latest research findings on climate change.
• Many educators encourage students to write in a journal to enhance their writing skills.
• Her journal entries reveal her emotional journey over the past year.
• He decided to start a journal to track his fitness progress.

How to use Journal

Use 'journal' to refer to personal writing. It's neutral, so it’s appropriate in most situations. Avoid using it in very formal contexts like academic papers.

Grammar pattern

journal + object

Memory hint

Think of 'journey' - your thoughts journey through the pages of your journal.

Related words

Collocations with Journal

• academic
• learned
• scholarly
• copy
• edition
• issue
• read
• edit
• write for
• come out
• be dedicated to
• be devoted to
• article
• editorial
• editor
• in a/​the journal
• journal of
• personal
• private
• daily
• keep
• write
• read
• entry
• in a/​the journal
• journal of

Synonyms for Journal

• diary
• log
• notebook
• record
• chronicle

Opposites of Journal

• ignorance
• silence

Common mistakes with Journal

• Confusing 'journal' with 'diary' - 'journal' is often more reflective and focused on learning.
• Using 'journal' as a verb incorrectly - it is primarily a noun.
• Spelling errors, such as 'journel' instead of 'journal'.

Frequently asked questions about Journal

What does Journal mean?

A book where you write your thoughts and experiences.

What is the definition of Journal?

a newspaper or magazine that deals with a particular subject or profession

How do you use Journal in a sentence?

She keeps a journal where she writes her thoughts and experiences daily.

Can you give another example of Journal?

His journal is filled with sketches and reflections from his travels.

What are synonyms for Journal?

Common alternatives include diary, log, notebook, record, chronicle.

What is the opposite of Journal?

Opposite meanings include ignorance, silence.

What words go with Journal?

It commonly pairs with academic, learned, scholarly, copy, edition, issue, read, edit, write for, come out, be dedicated to, be devoted to, article, editorial, editor, in a/​the journal, journal of, personal, private, daily, keep, write, read, entry, in a/​the journal, journal of.

What are common mistakes when using Journal?

Confusing 'journal' with 'diary' - 'journal' is often more reflective and focused on learning. Using 'journal' as a verb incorrectly - it is primarily a noun. Spelling errors, such as 'journel' instead of 'journal'.

How do you pronounce Journal?

US: /["/ˈdʒɜːrnl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈdʒɜːnl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Journal?

Use 'journal' to refer to personal writing. It's neutral, so it’s appropriate in most situations. Avoid using it in very formal contexts like academic papers.

What CEFR level is Journal?

"Journal" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.