today

[ tuh-dey ]

noun

1. this present day:

   Today is beautiful.

2. this present time or age:

   the world of today.

adverb

1. on this present day:

   I will do it today.

2. at the present time; in these days:

   Today you seldom see horses.

adjective

1. Informal. of the present era; up-to-date:

   the today look in clothing styles.

today

/ təˈdeɪ /

noun

1. this day, as distinct from yesterday or tomorrow
2. the present age

   children of today

adverb

1. during or on this day
2. nowadays

Word History and Origins

Origin of today¹

First recorded before 900; Middle English; Old English tō dæg; to, day

Word History and Origins

Origin of today¹

Old English tō dæge, literally: on this day, from to + dæge, dative of dæg day

Idioms and Phrases

see here today, gone tomorrow .

Example Sentences

"We have him just ahead of us today. We have a chance to beat him tomorrow."

From BBC

The bizarre, tortuous journey of the Bahia Emerald began in the depths of a Brazilian mine and eventually landed it in a Los Angeles County sheriff’s evidence locker, where it remains today.

From Los Angeles Times

He also pointed out the effects of destruction on the island’s climate: “We inherited today’s Sardinia, alternating long dry seasons and flooding showers.”

From Salon

Things have changed considerably and today's teams are poles apart in terms of depth and experience.

From BBC

Steinmetz inched his drone up and back for a downward diagonal view on Aaron and his animal, until Mark returned: “I think that’ll be enough for today.”

From New York Times

Related Words

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