bullet journal

noun

A notebook used for personal organization, often highly customized and encompassing schedules, reminders, to-do lists, brainstorming and other organizational tasks in a concise manner.

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Meanings

nounbullet journal (plural bullet journals, abbreviation bujo)

plural bullet journals · abbreviation bujo

  1. A notebook used for personal organization, often highly customized and encompassing schedules, reminders, to-do lists, brainstorming and other organizational tasks in a concise manner.

Origin

Developed by American designer Ryder Carroll in 2013. From its frequent use of bullet points in order to log information.

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APA

bullet journal. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bullet%20journal

MLA

“bullet journal.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bullet%20journal. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “bullet journal,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bullet%20journal.

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