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 of today

Adverb

• now
• currently
• anymore

Noun

• 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

For much of wristwatch history, case diameters remained relatively small by today’s standards—well under 40 mm. — Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026

In other words, high credit scores today for young people are higher than in 2019 — but so are low ones. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026

Enjoy schmoozing with others today, especially younger people. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026

Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 The group invitation may need a budget-friendly version today. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

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

1908, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing today

• a week from today
• today's the day

Rhymes for today

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• assez
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway

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