today

American  

[tuh-dey] / təˈdeɪ /

noun

1. this present day.

   Today is beautiful.

2. this present time or age.

   the world of today.

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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 British  

/ təˈdeɪ /

noun

1. this day, as distinct from yesterday or tomorrow

2. the present age

   children of today

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adverb

1. during or on this day

2. nowadays

today Idioms  

1. see here today, gone tomorrow.

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Etymology

Origin of today

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

Example Sentences

Is being an automotive technician a good job in today’s economy?

From The Wall Street Journal

“What we’re seeing today is the broadening of this rally,” said Rob Haworth, senior investment strategy director at U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

A puzzle for today is the sluggish response of the opposition, led by Ms. Machado.

From The Wall Street Journal

This is evident in today’s news cycle, where her allies now celebrate her ascent.

From The Wall Street Journal

Franklin, who died in 1958, is today recognised for the integral role she played in the scientific breakthrough of DNA research, despite her work largely being written out of the story at the time.

From BBC

Related Words

• contemporary
• current
• modernized
• present-day
• state-of-the-art
• stylish