nowadays

adverb

now·​a·​days ˈnau̇-(ə-)ˌdāz How to pronounce nowadays (audio)
: at the present time
People don't wear hats much nowadays.

Examples of nowadays in a Sentence

People don't wear hats much nowadays. nowadays it's rare for people to carry cash when they can pay by other methods
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But nowadays, the audience attention is that of a gnat. Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025 With the emphasis on the importance of protecting young quarterbacks nowadays, a team with a young quarterback would make a lot of sense for Jenkins, like the Minnesota Vikings who could be starting J.J. McCarthy next season. Seth Quinn, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025 Remember, the way things are structured nowadays the starters, such as Tua, get their work during joint practices and mostly stay on the sidelines during regular training camp practices. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2025 In a way, with everyone able to platform their thoughts nowadays, no singular perspective holds all that much value, so for Hudson, the only viewpoint that matters is her own. Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nowadays

Word History

Etymology

Middle English now a dayes, from now entry 1 + a dayes during the day

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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“Nowadays.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nowadays. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.

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nowadays

adverb
now·​a·​days ˈnau̇-(ə-)ˌdāz How to pronounce nowadays (audio)
: at the present time

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