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nowadays

American  
[nou-uh-deyz] / ˈnaʊ əˌdeɪz /

adverb

  1. at the present day; in these times.

    Few people do their laundry by hand nowadays.

noun

  1. the present.

    The kitchens of nowadays are much more efficient than when I was a boy.
nowadays British  
/ ˈnaʊəˌdeɪz /

adverb

  1. in these times

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Etymology

Origin of nowadays

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English nou adaies; now, a- 1, day, -s 1

Example Sentences

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What are your thoughts on what a comedy special is nowadays or what it should be?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Although nowadays, it comes without the accompaniment of multi-million pound artworks.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

They average around 14.5 per Six Nations nowadays.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Well, there’s a premium on private equity nowadays, but it isn’t a potential return premium.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

Nobody takes out a sword nowadays and cries, “Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father; prepare to die!”

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman

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