other day, the
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One day recently, a short time ago, as in I saw her in the museum the other day. This term originally meant either “the next day” or “the preceding day” (tomorrow or yesterday). In its current meaning it was first recorded in 1421.
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see other day.
Example Sentences
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“I was very proud of our family,” Nana told me the other day, “and the time we spent together at the same table was important.”
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
I visited the other day and nothing had changed.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
“Strangers clowned us,” former Ambassadors player Victoria Henson told me the other day.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
"I was looking at a call sheet the other day, and we had him ready to shoot," Voorhees said.
From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026
Somebody I went to school with friend-requested me the other day.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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