Today

/təˈdeɪ/

Meaning & Definition

noun
the present day.
I have a lot of things planned for today.
the current period or time.
She is experiencing challenges that many people face today.
adverb
on this day; at the present time.
Today is the first day of autumn.
during the current period or era.
Today, technology plays a crucial role in our daily lives.
in the present moment.
Today is not a day for worry; let’s focus on the positive.

Etymology

Middle English 'to day', meaning 'in this day'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

today's news
The events that have occurred on this day.
today's agenda
The list of items to be discussed or dealt with today.

Related Words

yesterday
The day before today.
tomorrow
The day after today.

Slang Meanings

T-day
Let's meet on T-day for the event.
Tod
I'm just chilling Tod.