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Definition of nowadays

nowadays

/ˈnaʊ.ə.deɪz/
now · a · days
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• adverb

1

At the present time, in contrast with the past.

Example

"Most people nowadays rely on smartphones for daily navigation and communication."

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• noun

1

The present time or modern era.

Example

"The rapid technological changes of nowadays would astonish generations from a century ago."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as 'nou a daies', a contraction of the phrase 'now on days', where the final '-s' represents an old adverbial genitive suffix.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nowadays. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nowadays
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