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

Newsome takes in Elland Road as an ex-player in the hospitality lounges nowadays, and visits away grounds as a summariser for BBC Radio Leeds. —Beren Cross, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026

View gallery - 7 images A lot of tiny houses nowadays are focused on offering a spacious apartment-like living experience on wheels. —New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2026

There’s exposition when necessary; otherwise, the writers trust the intelligence of their audience, which feels rare nowadays. —Jack King, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2026

Andre Johnson, Edgerrin James and Ray Lewis are among the other notable players seen around the program nowadays. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 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