tomorrow

[tuh-mawr-oh, -mor-oh]

noun

1. the day following today.

   Tomorrow is supposed to be sunny.

2. a future period or time.

   the stars of tomorrow.

adverb

1. on the morrow; on the day following today.

   Come tomorrow at this same time.

2. at some future time.

   We shall rest easy tomorrow if we work for peace today.

tomorrow

/ təˈmɒrəʊ /

noun

1. the day after today

2. the future

adverb

1. on the day after today

2. at some time in the future

Word History and Origins

Origin of tomorrow¹

First recorded in 1225–75; Middle English to morghe, to mor(o)we, variant of to morghen, to mor(o)wen ( morn ); equivalent to to + morrow

Word History and Origins

Origin of tomorrow¹

Old English tō morgenne, from _to ¹ (at, on) + morgenne, dative of morgen _morning ; see _morrow

Idioms and Phrases

• here today, gone tomorrow
• put off (until tomorrow)

Example Sentences

"A search will be conducted tomorrow with the assistance of specialist officers as part of ongoing inquiries," police told the BBC in an emailed statement.

From BBC

According to the plans for being "2030-ready", Europe needs to move now so its capabilities are prepared for "the battlefields of tomorrow".

From BBC

"They want a ceasefire now, not tomorrow, at any cost, even though they know the plan serves Netanyahu's interests, is full of pitfalls, and does not reflect their aspirations," he added.

From BBC

"When I say I am not a Blue, I am only speaking about the job I have to do tomorrow."

From BBC

After Marymount was dealt its first loss at Redondo Union on Sept 2, she stated: “We have practice at 5:45 a.m. tomorrow and I have to like it.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• destiny 
• fate 
• millennium 
• outlook 
• prospect 

When To Use

Spelling tips for tomorrow

The spelling of tomorrow can be tough because it’s hard to remember whether to double the m or the r. How to spell tomorrow: Remember, tomorrow has one m but two r’s. You can break it down into the phrase Tom or row.