present-day

[prez-uhnt-dey]

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adjective

current; modern: present-day techniques; present-day English.

Origin:
1885–90

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a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.

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World English Dictionary

present-day

—n
	(modifier) of the modern day; current: I don't like present-day fashions

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Word Origin & History

present-day

1887, from present (adj.) + day.

present-day

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