today

1 of 3

adverb

to·​day tə-ˈdā How to pronounce today (audio)
1
: on or for this day
2
: at the present time

today

2 of 3

noun

: the present day, time, or age
today's youth

today

3 of 3

adjective

: of or characteristic of today : now

Examples of today in a Sentence

Adverb We have to finish today. Earlier today I saw my cousin. I have an appointment later today. They announced today that he'll be promoted. I worry about children today. Today, more than a million people live there. Cars aren't built today like they were 30 years ago. Noun Have you read today's newspaper? live for today and let tomorrow worry about itself
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Noun
How much is a Powerball lottery ticket today? Chris Sims, IndyStar, 13 Nov. 2025 For example, the company invented the Twisted Cone Last, a tool which helped create the brand’s signature fit and is still used today. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 13 Nov. 2025 In other words, today’s modern airport CEO is part business strategist, part hospitality leader, and part city ambassador. Andy Cohen, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2025 Screen reports today that FilmNation has set up a deal to handle sales for 101 Studios’ distribution titles. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for today

Word History

First Known Use

Adverb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1535, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1908, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of today was before the 12th century

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“Today.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/today. Accessed 23 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

today

1 of 2 adverb
to·​day tə-ˈdā How to pronounce today (audio)
1
: on or for this day
2
: at the present time : nowadays

today

2 of 2 noun
: the present day, time, or age

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