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Definition date in British English

date noun

noun
/deɪt/
1

the name and number of a particular day or year

Example

The date on the report is 24 October, 2005.

Example

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

1.1

a particular day, month, or year when something happens

Example

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

Example

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

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 scheme will be worked out at a later date.

Example

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

2

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

Example

I've got a date with one of the boys on my course tonight.

Example

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

3

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

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