1. an official record or list of names, events, or items
2. a place where official records are kept
3. a list of desired gifts that a couple creates before their wedding

Examples

• The birth registry contains records of all children born in the county.
• She went to the registry office to obtain a copy of her marriage certificate.
• The couple created a registry at the department store for their wedding gifts.
• The ship’s registry showed it was flagged in Panama.
• The registry of voters was updated before the election.
• They registered their baby registry online for friends and family to view.
• The property registry office maintains records of all real estate transactions.