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Definition date in American English

date noun

noun
/deɪt/
1

the name and number of a particular day or year

Example

The date on the report is October 24, 2005.

Example

"What's today's date?" "The 25th."

1.1

a particular day, month, or year when something happens

Example

I made a note of the date and time of his arrival.

Example

The precise date of the book's publication is not yet known.

Example

Should we set a date for the next meeting?

1.2

a time in the past or future

Example

The exact details of the plan will be worked out at a later date.

Example

Johnson had agreed at an earlier date to take on the role of chairman.

2

someone who you have arranged to meet as part of a sexual or romantic relationship

Example

So come on, tell us, who's your date this evening?

Synonyms and related words
lover love significant other
3

an arrangement to meet someone who you are having or starting a sexual or romantic relationship with

Example

I have a date with one of the guys from my class tonight.

Example

Phil called me last night, and we're going on a date this evening.

Synonyms and related words
ackee apple apricot
Definition date in American English

Related Words

Words related to date:

blind date (noun) someone up to date ( something) (phrase) closing date (noun) date (noun) date (verb) date back to (phrasal verb) date from (phrasal verb) date of birth (noun) date rape (noun) date stamp (noun) double date (noun) due date (noun) expiration date (noun) freeze date (noun) heavy date (phrase) make a date (with someone) (phrase) out-of-date (adjective) play date (noun) sell-by date (noun) the date line (noun) the international date line (noun) to date (phrase) up-to-date (adjective) use-by date (noun)