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

So even though fewer people are enthusiastic about Facebook nowadays, Yu said these findings make the social network important to your strategy in a different way. — Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Parents surveyed also noted how much more technology is nowadays, with 52% saying their child’s school requires more tech funds than in previous years. — Sarah Scott, Parents, 18 July 2026

Can an arena show get by nowadays on presence alone, sans props? — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 July 2026

While brand deals seem to be the name of the game nowadays, Julia says affiliate monetization has proved more powerful over time. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 17 July 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