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 .

Related Words

• now