to-day UK /tʊˈdeɪ/US /təˈdeɪ/adverb 3noun 3forms 1 adverb3 •on the present dateI want this done today.Today, my brother went to the shops. •In the current era; nowadays; these days.In the 1500s, people had to do things by hand, but today we have electric can openers. •(informal) On the day of a recurring cycle or event which is currently happening.We used to prepare everything today, but now we split it over two days. noun3 •The current day or date.Today is the day we'll fix this once and for all.We could've spent today at the seaside if it weren't gusty. •(informal) The 24-hour period beginning at 5 or 6 a.m. or sunrise of the current day. •The present era; nowadays.This is the sporty jacket for today's modern man on the go.The youth of today have never known what life is like without a cell phone. formsto-days
