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

It was born in 1930 and is today the most popular candy bar in the United States, which undoubtedly means the world. — Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026

Various solutions exist today, but one of the most common is something called a Whipple Shield. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026

There are plenty of great matchups today, but one worth playing takes place early in the day as the 49ers take on the Falcons. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Many scholars of religion today share Smith's view of their field. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 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