today

1 of 3

adverb

to·​day tə-ˈdā 

1

: on or for this day

2

: at the present time

today

2 of 3

noun

: the present day, time, or age

today's youth

today

3 of 3

adjective

: of or characteristic of today : now

Synonyms

Adverb

• anymore
• currently
• now
• nowadays
• presently
• right now

Noun

• here and now
• moment
• now
• present

Examples of today in a Sentence

Adverb

We have to finish today.

Earlier today I saw my cousin.

I have an appointment later today.

They announced today that he'll be promoted.

I worry about children today.

Today, more than a million people live there.

Cars aren't built today like they were 30 years ago.

Noun

Have you read today's newspaper?

live for today and let tomorrow worry about itself

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Cole Haan Signature Slick Wrap Coat Kate’s burgundy coat had an hourglass shape that’s similar to this Cole Haan wrap coat, which is $250 off today. —Clint Davis, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024

The Role Of Technology In Modern Moving Solutions Technology plays a huge role in the high levels of efficiency today’s commercial movers can achieve. —Anar Mammadov, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024

War is raging in Europe and across the Middle East today. —Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024

However, the special, which premieres today on the streamer, doesn’t quite go that far. —Peter White, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adverb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1535, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1966, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing today

• a week from today
• today's the day

Kids Definition

today

1 of 2 adverb

to·​day tə-ˈdā 

1

: on or for this day

2

: at the present time : nowadays

today

2 of 2 noun

: the present day, time, or age