registry

noun

reg·​is·​try ˈre-jə-strē 

plural registries

1

: registration, enrollment

2

: the nationality of a ship according to its entry in a register : flag

3

: a place of registration

4

a

: an official record book

b

: an entry in a registry

Synonyms

• canon
• catalog
• catalogue
• checklist
• list
• listing
• menu
• register
• roll
• roll call
• roster
• schedule
• table

Examples of registry in a Sentence

the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles

got a copy of the couple's bridal registry from the store's computer and scanned it for items we could afford

Recent Examples on the Web

When in doubt, follow the instructions on the registry website and avoid the headache of wrapping the present yourself! —Brooke Bobb, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025

Right now, when probation ends for a juvenile, their name is removed from the registry, and they’re allowed to return to school in person. —Mike Griffith, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2025

The measure sets out simple but effective guardrails to keep Coloradans safe by establishing a kratom product registry, setting labeling requirements and quality standards, and prohibiting marketing to children. —David Bregger, The Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2025

Find all your baby essentials that are perfect to add to your Amazon baby registry. —Christopher Murray, Fox News, 6 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1589, in the meaning defined at sense 4a

Phrases Containing registry

• gift registry
• registry office

Kids Definition

registry

noun

reg·​is·​try ˈrej-ə-strē 

plural registries

1

: registration sense 3

2

: a place of registration

3

a

: a book in which things are recorded exactly and legally

b

: something recorded in a registry

Medical Definition

registry

noun

reg·​is·​try ˈrej-ə-strē 

plural registries

1

: a place where data, records, or laboratory samples are kept and usually are made available for research or comparative study

a cancer registry

2

: an establishment at which nurses available for employment are listed and through which they are hired

Legal Definition

registry

noun

reg·​is·​try ˈre-jə-strē 

plural registries

1

: registration

an instrument filed for registry in the conveyance records

—Louisiana Civil Code

2

: the nationality of a ship according to its entry in a register

3

: a place of registration : a place where official records and documents are kept

the registry of motor vehicles

registry of deeds