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

The Minecraft recording is only the second video game soundtrack to join the registry, following the theme from Super Mario Brothers in 2023. —Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025

Many states, including Texas, have immunization registries, and your local health department offers immunization records by request. —Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2025

This week, the county Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion directing officials to look into developing a registry that could help evacuate residents with disabilities and those who are older and might need assistance in an emergency situation. —Jesus Jiménez, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025

Choosing a wedding present or a baby gift for a loved one is generally pretty straightforward as there is often a registry to shop from but picking the best engagement gift can be trickier. —Hayley Bloomingdale, Vogue, 2 Apr. 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