nowadays

/ˈnaʊ.ə.deɪz/

UK: /ˈnaʊ.ə.deɪz/

NAƱ · ə · deɪz (3 syllables)

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Definition

At the present time; in the current era.

Etymology

From now + adays.

Example Sentences

  • "Cars nowadays are more efficient."
  • "Me-thinkes miſtreſſe, you ſhould haue little reaſon for that: and yet to ſay the truth, reaſon and loue keepe little company together, now-adayes."
  • "What is it that now adayes makes all our quarrells mortall?"
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