nowadays

American  

[nou-uh-deyz] / ˈnaʊ əˌdeɪz /

adverb

1. at the present day; in these times.

   Few people do their laundry by hand nowadays.

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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

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

From The Wall Street Journal

Yet consumers are downright gloomy about their finances nowadays, for one key reason: Most can’t afford to buy a home.

From MarketWatch

The use of asbestos in building was completely banned in 1999, so the risk of exposure is much lower nowadays, but materials containing it are still found in many older buildings.

From BBC

"Maybe the hedonism of the time is a little bit different, where I feel like we're all quite censored a bit more nowadays in what we say and what we do."

From BBC

But are fans booing their own team and manager more nowadays?

From BBC

Related Words

• contemporary
• modern