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

• list
• listing

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

According to one post on social media, grandma showers can sometimes include all the trappings of a traditional baby shower for the parents, including games, gifts, and even registries. —Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 14 Aug. 2025

The rocker's daughter, Aimee, submitted the death certificate at a registry in London. —Chris Barilla, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025

Congress passed the country’s first-ever shell company registry, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which promised to end the United States’ role as one of the major centers of the global offshore economy. —Casey Michel, Foreign Affairs, 8 Aug. 2025

The publication reports that Osbourne's daughter, Aimee, submitted the death certificate at a registry in London. —Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 5 Aug. 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