nowadays

adverb

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

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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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Three fires that occurred between 1918 and 1936 put an end to all that, and nowadays the island embraces a much slower mindset. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026 That movie would not be made nowadays, because there is such a need from executives to explain everything about why people are doing things. — Kate Aurthur, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026 Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard, as do almost 100% of vehicles offered for sale nowadays do. — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 That’s not so nowadays, according to University of Pennsylvania professor Karen Weaver, a former athletic administrator who studies the evolving college sports landscape. — James Pollard, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026 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

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

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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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