B1nounacademicmedia
US/ˈdʒɜːr.nəl/
UK/ˈdʒɜː.nəl/
a serious magazine about a subject, especially research; also a diary where you write daily events
In context
Her research was published in a well-known medical journal.
I keep a journal to write down new words and ideas every day.
Students must cite at least five journal articles in their essays.
Words that go with journal
adjective + noun
- academic journalHe reads academic journals in his field every week.
- medical journalThe report appeared in a medical journal.
- scientific journalScientific journals check papers carefully before publishing.
verb + preposition
- published in a journalThe study was published in a journal last month.
noun + noun
- journal articleFind a journal article that supports your argument.
verb + noun
- keep a journalKeeping a journal can reduce stress.