right now

adverb

1
2
: at present

Examples of right now in a Sentence

right now we are in the middle of a major home renovation answer my question right now
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Making any judgements about the actual validity of their complaints is the height of foolishness right now, with so much legal process runway still ahead. James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Feb. 2025 Under investigation right now is the California leak. Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 11 Feb. 2025 Two of the best players in Carolina Panthers history are ... well... at odds with one another right now. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2025 There’s a lot of euphoria and triumphalism right now among Trump supporters, and even among Trump-skeptical conservatives. Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 11 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for right now 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of right now was in the 14th century

Dictionary Entries Near right now

Cite this Entry

“Right now.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20now. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

right now

adverb
1
2
: at the present time
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!