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
Phoenix’s struggles with addiction and fame culminated in his sudden death at just 23, sending shockwaves through the entertainment industry that still reverberate today. William Earl, Variety, 1 Aug. 2025 This kind of security is especially important today, in a world where you are constantly exposed to approval metrics such as likes, messages and reactions on social media. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025 At the back of the room were six study rooms which Grossman said lacked any of the 21st-century technology youngsters use today. Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025 There’s no easy fixes, and there’s no obvious organizational malpractice that gets you from the end of last season to today. Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 1 Aug. 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

1966, 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 6 Aug. 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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