nowadays

/nˈa‍ʊədˌe‍ɪz/

/ˈnaʊəˌdeɪz/

Nowadays

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

synonyms : present

nowadays

at the present time, as opposed to the past

synonyms : now

Examples

1. Five pounds doesn't buy much nowadays.

2. In the past, it was common to send handwritten letters but nowadays email is the preferred method of communication, other times, other manners.

3. Nowadays, prisoners use postage stamps and even small packages of mackerel as currency.

4. Nowadays, escalators come in all shapes and sizes.