nowadays

adverb

now·​a·​days ˈnau̇-(ə-)ˌdāz 

: at the present time

People don't wear hats much nowadays.

Synonyms of nowadays

• now
• anymore
• currently
• today

Examples of nowadays in a Sentence

People don't wear hats much nowadays.

nowadays it's rare for people to carry cash when they can pay by other methods

Recent Examples on the Web

Ubisoft's Massive Entertainment also got it right with Star Wars Outlaws, but that ambitious open-world title — hardly a fresh pitch nowadays — also faced high sales expectations due to an inevitably gigantic production budget. — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 7 Nov. 2026

The new tune is a Christmas rock banger, the likes of which are rarely heard nowadays. — Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026

Designed by Backcountry Tiny Homes, the Brightside is based on a triple-axle trailer and is definitely on the smaller side for a North American tiny house nowadays, so would make a good candidate for someone wanting to travel regularly. — New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026

Legally, up to one percent of additives are allowed to be used without being disclosed to augment color and flavor, but nowadays many tequila drinkers are specifically seeking out additive-free expressions. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English now a dayes, from now entry 1 + a dayes during the day

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nowadays

• aldolase
• alleyways
• amylase
• anaphase
• anhydrase
• anyways
• arginase
• cabarets
• carriageways
• castaways
• catalase
• cellulase

Kids Definition

nowadays

adverb

now·​a·​days ˈnau̇-(ə-)ˌdāz 

: at the present time