Date Definition
date
noun
- the specified day of the month; "what is the date today?"
- a participant in a date; "his date never stopped talking"
- a meeting arranged in advance; "she asked how to avoid kissing at the end of a date"
- a particular but unspecified point in time; "they hoped to get together at an early date"
- the present; "they are up to date"; "we haven't heard from them to date"
- the particular day, month, or year (usually according to the Gregorian calendar) that an event occurred; "he tried to memorizes all the dates for his history class"
- a particular day specified as the time something happens; "the date of the election is set by law"
- sweet edible fruit of the date palm with a single long woody seed
verb
- go on a date with; "Tonight she is dating a former high school sweetheart"
- stamp with a date; "The package is dated November 24"
- assign a date to; determine the (probable) date of; "Scientists often cannot date precisely archeological or prehistorical findings"
- date regularly; have a steady relationship with; "Did you know that she is seeing an older man?"; "He is dating his former wife again!"
- provide with a dateline; mark with a date; "She wrote the letter on Monday but she dated it Saturday so as not to reveal that she procrastinated"
"Date" in song lyrics
See how date is used in real songs:
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"A herb, if you never pay for a date"
7L & Esoteric — Herb -
"It's all like everyday, if you on some date"
Above the Law f/ MC Ren — Killaz in the Park -
"right here where time is at now, motherfuck the date"
Aceyalone — Here & Now
Words that rhyme with date
Usage tips for "date"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "date" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for date to find words that pair well.