today

1 of 3

adverb

to·​day tə-ˈdā 

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

Synonyms of today

Adverb

• now
• currently
• anymore

Noun

• now
• present

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Researchers have found evidence that ancient humans chewed on betel nuts, a stimulant still widely used today. — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026

The house was purchased by Lizzie and her sister, Emma, who together inherited over $300,000 from their father’s estate (more than $10 million today). — Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026

Chinese state media reports that a future supersonic aircraft could reduce the Beijing-Shanghai journey to around 30 minutes, compared with approximately two hours on today’s commercial flights. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026

The Patriots are currently the betting favorite to win today’s NFL matchup, according to oddsmakers. — Tim Chan, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2026

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

Phrases Containing today

• a week from today
• today's the day

Rhymes for today

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• assez
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway

Kids Definition

today

1 of 2 adverb

to·​day tə-ˈdā 

1

: on or for this day

2

: at the present time : nowadays

today

2 of 2 noun

: the present day, time, or age