someday

adverb

some·​day ˈsəm-ˌdā How to pronounce someday (audio)
Synonyms of somedaynext
: 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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The future of warfare is not arriving someday. Hunter Lacroix, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2026 Many of her friends and colleagues expect to take jobs in the courts someday. Carrie Johnson, NPR, 19 June 2026 But outside of his tips on how to change a tire and other practical guides, the Pettersons use social media to hang on to hope that someday Emily Petterson will get better. Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 18 June 2026 Westbrook just completed his 18th NBA season and should someday be in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 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 23 Jun. 2026.

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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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