someday

adverb

some·​day ˈsəm-ˌdā How to pronounce someday (audio)
Synonyms of somedaynext
: at some future time

Examples of someday in a Sentence

Someday we'll buy a house. She hopes to publish her novel someday. Let's have lunch someday next week.
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Yale University Properties is known for buying up New Haven buildings that could someday expand the campus or improve a block, sometimes to the chagrin of business tenants. Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2026 That means Boise could someday play its way from its current home in USL League One (third division) into the USL Championship (second division) or even the coming USL Premier (first division). Idaho Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026 Jefferson Rojas, a young shortstop from the Dominican Republic, is making sure to observe Gold Glove infielders Bregman, Dansby Swanson and Nico Hoerner during spring training, taking mental notes to prepare himself for Wrigley Field someday. Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2026 Buscio hopes to someday become a child therapist. Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for someday

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of someday was in the 14th century

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“Someday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/someday. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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someday

adverb
some·​day ˈsəm-ˌdā How to pronounce someday (audio)
: at some future time
may someday travel the world

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