date

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Pronunciation
/deɪt/
Noun
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

The fruit of the date palm, Phoenix dactylifera, somewhat in the shape of an olive, containing a soft, sweet pulp and enclosing a hard kernel.

Example Sentences
  • We made a nice cake from dates.
2 Definition

The date palm.

Example Sentences
  • There were a few dates planted around the house.
3 Definition

The addition to a writing, inscription, coin, etc., which specifies the time (especially the day, month, and year) when the writing or inscription was given, executed, or made.

Example Sentences
  • the date of a letter, of a will, of a deed, of a coin, etc.
4 Definition

A specific day in time at which a transaction or event takes place, or is appointed to take place; a given point of time.

Example Sentences
  • Do you know the date of the wedding?
5 Definition

A point in time.

Example Sentences
  • You may need that at a later date.
6 Definition

Assigned end; conclusion.

7 Definition

Given or assigned length of life; duration.

8 Definition

A pre-arranged meeting.

Example Sentences
  • I arranged a date with my Australian business partners.
9 Definition

One's companion for social activities or occasions.

Example Sentences
  • I brought Melinda to the wedding as my date.
10 Definition

A romantic meeting or outing with a lover or potential lover, or the person so met.

Example Sentences
  • The cinema is a popular place to take someone on a date.
Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

To note the time or place of writing or executing; to express in an instrument the time of its execution.

Example Sentences
  • to date a letter, a bond, a deed, or a charter
2 Definition

To note or fix the time of (an event); to give the date of.

3 Definition

To determine the age of something.

Example Sentences
  • to date the building of the pyramids
4 Definition

To take (someone) on a date, or a series of dates.

5 Definition

(by extension) To have a steady relationship with; to be romantically involved with.

6 Definition

(by extension) To have a steady relationship with each other; to be romantically involved with each other.

Example Sentences
  • They met a couple of years ago, but have been dating for about five months.
7 Definition

To make or become old, especially in such a way as to fall out of fashion, become less appealing or attractive, etc.

Example Sentences
  • The comedian dated himself by making quips about bands from the 1960s.
8 Definition

(with from) To have beginning; to begin; to be dated or reckoned.