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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That means that if this sport does someday expand from 30 to 32 teams, everything is in play — much of it visible, some of it not so visible. Jayson Stark, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025 But the new study suggests that capability could be added someday. Jon Hamilton, NPR, 20 Aug. 2025 This tactic, known as harvest-now-decrypt-later, turns someday into a ticking clock for organizations managing sensitive data. Ryan Frankel, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025 Gen Zers without a college degree are leading the side gig economy—and may someday become your boss. Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for someday

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 25 Aug. 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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