Definition of NOWADAYS

nowadays

Noun

  • the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

Adverb

  • In the present period or age; at the present time.
  • in these times; - Nancy Mitford
    • "it is solely by their language that the upper classes nowadays are distinguished"

Adv

  • At the present time; in the current era.

Examples

  • Cars nowadays are more efficient.
  • NOWADAYS, everyone seems to be playing Words With Friends on their phones.

Origin / Etymology

From now + adays.

Synonyms

now, present, today, currently, in this day and age, these days

Scrabble Score: 15

nowadays: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
nowadays: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
nowadays: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

nowadays: valid Words With Friends Word