these days

adverb
UK: /ˌðiːz ˈdeɪz/
US: /ˌðiːz ˈdeɪz/

  1. At the present time; currently. Refers to a period around the present, not necessarily the exact day.

    1. These days, many people work from home. [ ] [ ]
    2. Finding a good job is harder these days because of the economy. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

presently currently nowadays recently lately
these days idiom

  1. In recent times; during the current era. Often implies a contrast with the past.

    1. These days feel shorter than before. [ ] [ ]
    2. These days, everyone seems to be using smartphones constantly. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "these days" is /ˌðiːz ˈdeɪz/ in British English and /ˌðiːz ˈdeɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "these days": presently, currently, nowadays, recently, lately.

Example usage of "these days": "These days, many people work from home.". More examples on the page.