today

[tuh-dey]

noun

1. this present day.

   Today is beautiful.

2. this present time or age.

   the world of today.

adverb

1. on this present day.

   I will do it today.

2. at the present time; in these days.

   Today you seldom see horses.

adjective

1. Informal.,  of the present era; up-to-date.

   the today look in clothing styles.

today

/ təˈdeɪ /

noun

1. this day, as distinct from yesterday or tomorrow

2. the present age

   children of today

adverb

1. during or on this day

2. nowadays

Word History and Origins

Origin of today¹

First recorded before 900; Middle English; Old English tō dæg; to, day

Word History and Origins

Origin of today¹

Old English tō dæge, literally: on this day, from _to + dæge, dative of dæg _day

Idioms and Phrases

see here today, gone tomorrow.

Example Sentences

Whilst the former PM waged war with unions and state-backed industry, he said the Tories today should look to rein in the "lanyard classes" running government bodies "constraining the growth of enterprise".

From BBC

The event - one of many taking place across England today - shared the same central London location as Saturday's demonstrations in support of proscribed group Palestine Action, at which nearly 500 protesters were arrested.

From BBC

"All Jack can do is keep doing what he is doing, obviously getting a goal today," said Rooney, who scored 53 goals in 120 appearances for England.

From BBC

That doesn’t mean it won’t change the world in unpredictable ways for years to come, beyond the lifespan of anyone reading this today.

From Salon

If I have children today, I'll get 15 years with them.

From BBC

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