someday

adverb

some·​day ˈsəm-ˌdā How to pronounce someday (audio)
: at some future time

Examples of someday in a Sentence

Someday we'll buy a house. She hopes to publish her novel someday. Let's have lunch someday next week.
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Perhaps someday the Pantanal will be seen as one too. Will McGough, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 And if someday that does take me to office in service of the nation, then by all means. / Cbs News, CBS News, 25 May 2025 The 2013 death of James Gandolfini pretty much put to rest any possibility the beloved gangster series would someday be revived. Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025 This technology means the exoskeleton can someday keep up with everyday life, walking at a normal pace, crossing streets, and even handling stairs. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for someday

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of someday was in the 14th century

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“Someday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/someday. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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someday

adverb
some·​day ˈsəm-ˌdā How to pronounce someday (audio)
: at some future time
may someday travel the world

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