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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Insurance may cover them someday. David Oliver, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026 In Norway, Crown Princess Mette-Marit is facing questions about her fitness to someday serve as queen as her apparently friendly relationship has come to light. Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026 Yet someday, far into the future, all of those points of light will cease to shine. Big Think, 6 Feb. 2026 Maybe someday those who claim to champion the Constitution will do so more often, more consistently and more vigorously. Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 6 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 16 Feb. 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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