today meaning and definition

TODAY noun

Definition of today (noun)

1. the present time or age
   • "the world of today"; "today we have computers"
2. the day that includes the present moment (as opposed to yesterday or tomorrow)
   • "Today is beautiful"; "did you see today's newspaper?"

TODAY adverb

Definition of today (adverb)

1. in these times
   • "it is solely by their language that the upper classes nowadays are distinguished"- Nancy Mitford; "we now rarely see horse-drawn vehicles on city streets"; "today almost every home has television"
   • synonyms: now, nowadays
2. on this day as distinct from yesterday or tomorrow
   • "I can't meet with you today"