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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; see now, a- 1, day, -s 1

Example Sentences

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How much startup capital do you think would be needed nowadays to grow a business into an industry giant?

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

"Our destinies as nations have been interlinked. As Oscar Wilde said, 'We have really everything in common with America nowadays except, of course, language!'"

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

"It seems to be hitting younger females nowadays between the ages of 20 and 40," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The government isn’t asking the court to disturb Wong Kim Ark’s treatment of children born to lawful permanent residents—who nowadays have green cards.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

“Our feet’ll be seen!” said Hermione anxiously, as the Cloak flapped a little around their ankles; it was much more difficult hiding all three of them under the Cloak nowadays.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling

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