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

“If Java was able to do the work that she did in the 1960s, we can continue that work today,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Until today, the scientists analysed more than 95 million GPS data points and 13 billion ACC records.

From Science Daily

The energy inflation spike is behind us, even with today’s bump back up.

From BBC

“There was so much adrenaline in my blood,” he remembers today.

From BBC

Don’t just assume the flowers that are there today will be available next week.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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