present-day

adjective

pres·​ent-day ˈpre-zᵊnt-ˈdā How to pronounce present-day (audio)
: now existing or occurring

Examples of present-day in a Sentence

present-day technology has rendered yesterday's marvels obsolete the present-day administration in Washington
Recent Examples on the Web In 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte and his invading French army were defeated at the Battle of Waterloo in present-day Belgium. Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2024 Empowering Narratives: Navigating the Shades of Progress From historical perspectives to present-day challenges, these authors will explore the nuances of progress, setbacks, and resilience within Black communities. Melissa Noel, Essence, 26 June 2024 For example, Wright was de-aged using footage from her at age 19 to be paired with her present-day performance. Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 26 June 2024 The Kushan Empire ruled the north, including Gandhara, a region covering areas of present-day Pakistan and Afghanistan. Jo Marchant, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for present-day 

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Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of present-day was in 1887

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Cite this Entry

“Present-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/present-day. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

present-day

adjective
pres·​ent-day
ˈprez-ᵊnt-ˈdā
: being or happening now
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