American Dictionary
Definition contemporary in American English
contemporary
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/kənˈtempəˌreri/
Example
contemporary art/music/literature/dance
Synonyms and related words
2
alive or existing at the same time as a particular event or person
Example
Contemporary sources offer a very different interpretation.
Example
His work is contemporary with that of Thackeray.
