nounπShareA flower that opens only in the day."This diurnal closes its petals every evening when the sun goes down. "plantbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA book containing canonical offices performed during the day, hence not matins."The monks used the diurnal for their daytime prayers, keeping a separate volume for matins recited before dawn. "religiontheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA diary or journal."Her diurnal contained details about her daily life and thoughts. "stationerywritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA daily news publication."Our local diurnal keeps the community informed about town meetings, school events, and local business news. "mediatimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHappening or occurring during daylight, or primarily active during that time."Most birds are diurnal."timebiologyanimalnatureorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareSaid of a flower open, or releasing its perfume during daylight hours, but not at night."The rose's diurnal fragrance filled the garden each morning, but faded away completely after sunset. "biologyplantnatureecologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHaving a daily cycle that is completed every 24 hours, usually referring to tasks, processes, tides, or sunrise to sunset; circadian."The school bell rings at a diurnal time, signaling the start of the school day. "timebiologyphysiologyastronomynatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareDone once every day; daily, quotidian."My grandfather takes his diurnal walk in the park at the same time every morning. "timebiologynatureanimalorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπSharePublished daily."The school newspaper is a diurnal publication, keeping students updated on daily events. "timefrequencymediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
