someday

adverb

some·​day ˈsəm-ˌdā How to pronounce someday (audio)
: at some future time

Examples of someday in a Sentence

Someday we'll buy a house. She hopes to publish her novel someday. Let's have lunch someday next week.
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This uncanny ability leads him to a senatorial candidate (Martin Sheen — inspired casting), who Johnny learns will someday become president and blow up the world. Tim Grierson, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025 Berlin considers his work taboo and underground, not mainstream but hopes for wider recognition someday. Robert Lang, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2025 This is one of those glimpses: The Athletic’s annual team poll, in which players were granted anonymity to give their candid thoughts — and roasts — of their teammates on 10 different questions, ranging from the best and worst dressed to who is (and isn’t) fit for a front office career someday. Max Bultman, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025 Russian and American delegations are preparing to meet in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday without inviting Ukraine—raising questions about how the U.S. could respond to other partners, such as Taiwan, that may someday face an existential threat. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for someday

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of someday was in the 14th century

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“Someday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/someday. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.

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someday

adverb
some·​day ˈsəm-ˌdā How to pronounce someday (audio)
: at some future time
may someday travel the world

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