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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The paper-printing machines of the past 40 years may indeed someday be completely discontinued, but the necessity to send facsimiles of documents lives on. Tamsin Gable, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 As a young progressive, Ocasio-Cortez has been looked to by many Democrats as someone who someday could lead. Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 26 Mar. 2025 Chappell Roan is making her mixed feelings about walking down the aisle someday well known. Raven Brunner, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025 Determined to prove herself, Jessie throws herself into helping The Crisis thrive by scouting writers who would someday become literary icons, including Countee Cullen, Langston Hughes and Nella Larsen. Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 25 Mar. 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 3 Apr. 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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