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

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

"Prom dresses nowadays are just so expensive, hundreds sometimes thousands of pounds," says Amy, as she runs her fingers across the rail.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

There are soldiers everywhere nowadays and he said it would be safer for us to go together.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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