right now

adverb

1
2
: at present

Examples of right now in a Sentence

right now we are in the middle of a major home renovation answer my question right now
Recent Examples on the Web The Sharks were the third-worst team in the NHL in terms of 5-on-5 goals against last season but are last in the league in that category right now. Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024 That's a huge help to political parties, and right now an area where Democrats enjoy a huge edge. Don Gonyea, NPR, 13 Apr. 2024 Personal injury lawsuits might not be the most pressing issue for Disney lawyers right now. Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024 Peter Van Sant: This is emotionally very powerful right now for you. Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2024 Here are the 25 best shows on Hulu right now, from one-season delights to long-running classics. Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 13 Apr. 2024 Unlike last year, Florida does not need to be perfect right now. David Wilson, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2024 Even if a scammer makes a small profit off each pair, millions of people are buying eclipse glasses right now. Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 2 Apr. 2024 Things feel really harmonious and good, both inwardly and outwardly in the band right now. Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2024

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'right now.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of right now was in the 14th century

Dictionary Entries Near right now

Cite this Entry

“Right now.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20now. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

right now

adverb
1
2
: at the present time
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!