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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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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

The chefs coming on nowadays have all grown up watching it.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Los Angeles Times

The house I grew up in is usually quiet nowadays.

From The Wall Street Journal

“You know what you’re going to get and it feels good and you love it so you get that weekly dose or, nowadays, a daily dose because it’s everywhere,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times

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