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

An especially great registry gift for a couple of newlyweds, this 16-piece set is traditional, functional, well-made, and a fantastic starter set for those who like to host intimate dinner parties, which seems to be everyone in their late 20s to 30s these days. —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024

Anyone can be part of a bone marrow registry by simply donating a swab of saliva taken from the inside of the mouth for a DNA sample. —Nicole Gregory, Orange County Register, 19 Nov. 2024

As recently as this year, the NSSF pushed for laws that would prohibit credit card companies from creating special codes for firearms dealers, claiming the codes could be used to create a registry of gun purchasers. —Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024

The most recent addition to the registry is the Lancashire Heeler, recognized on Jan. 3, 2024. —Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 9 Nov. 2024

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