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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Girod, her lawyer, said this would not on its own give her a pathway to citizenship but could allow her daughter to someday sponsor her. Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026 Sophie is hoping to become a vet someday. Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026 This could have significant implications for future astronauts traveling to the ISS, the moon, and maybe even beyond someday. Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026 Freeman’s uncle worked at Orange Lutheran, where Anderson’s children went to school, and through him, Anderson reached out and invited Freeman to play golf someday. Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 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 28 Apr. 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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