date — a particular day of a month or year
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a particular day of a month or year
Pronunciation (IPA): /deɪt/
Example Sentences
- My milk has passed its expiry date, but it still smells fine - should I risk it?
- She wrote the wrong date on her exam paper and accidentally time-traveled to 1995.
- The meeting date has been changed to next Friday.
date
NOUN[/deɪt/]
a particular day of a month or year
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'data', the feminine plural past participle of 'dare' (to give), meaning 'given' or 'granted'. Ancient Romans marked the date on letters by writing 'data [location]' (given at [location]), referring to the day on which the letter was written and delivered.
Breakdown
Latin 'data' (given, past participle of dare 'to give') → English 'date'. The term originally referred to the notation of when a document was issued, eventually broadening to mean any calendar day or romantic appointment.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My milk has passed its expiry date, but it still smells fine - should I risk it?”
“She wrote the wrong date on her exam paper and accidentally time-traveled to 1995.”
“The meeting date has been changed to next Friday.”
“This castle dates back to the 12th century.”
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