chronicle

noun
UK: /ˈkrɒn.ɪ.kəl/
US: /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/

  1. A written record of events in the order they happened.

    1. The local newspaper serves as a chronicle of our town.
    2. Her book is a chronicle of her travels through Southeast Asia.

  2. A detailed and continuous register of events; a historical account.

    1. This book is a chronicle of the American Civil War.
    2. The museum contains a chronicle of the city's founding and growth over the centuries.

Synonyms

history recount detail account report record narrative
chronicle verb

  1. To record events in a factual and detailed way.

    1. The film chronicles the life of the famous artist.
    2. Historians chronicle major events and their effects on society.

  2. To present a record of events in order of time.

    1. Her diaries chronicle her thoughts and feelings during that difficult year.
    2. The documentary chronicles the rise and fall of the Roman Empire offering a detailed analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "chronicle" in English means: A written record of events in the order they happened., A detailed and continuous register of events; a historical account..

The phonetic transcription of "chronicle" is /ˈkrɒn.ɪ.kəl/ in British English and /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "chronicle": history, recount, detail, account, report, record, narrative.

Example usage of "chronicle": "The local newspaper serves as a chronicle of our town.". More examples on the page.