latter-day

[ lat-er-dey ]

adjective

1. of a later or following period:

   latter-day pioneers.

2. of the present period or time; modern:

   the latter-day problems of our society.

latter-day

adjective

1. present-day; modern

Word History and Origins

Origin of latter-day¹

First recorded in 1835–45; latter + day

Example Sentences

“Lives Outgrown,” 22 years later, is its latter-day sequel.

From New York Times

As legalization has grown, however, the latter-day cannabis industry has carried this kitchen wisdom forward from traditional herbalists, with some company's advertisements touting d-limonene inclusions as a less nerve-rattling option.

From Salon

He also had a droll side, as revealed in this song reconstituted from demos he recorded in 1993; a latter-day band, including Marty Stuart on guitar, now fills out the original tracks.

From New York Times

Elodie is a princess in the latter-day Disney mold: a smart girl who can ride horses, read books, decipher a map and outsmart a trap.

From New York Times

Some listeners heard a latter-day Ogden Nash in Mr. Osgood’s segments, though he told People magazine, “My stuff isn’t poetry — it’s just rampant doggerel.”

From New York Times