date

/deɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A particular day or a specific point in time, especially one in the past.

“The wedding date has been changed to next month.”

2. verb

To plan or arrange an appointment or a social engagement, especially with someone.

“We are going to date this weekend and see a movie.”

3. noun

A person’s romantic partner, especially one with whom they have a regular social engagement.

“She is my girlfriend, my date for the evening.”

4. noun

A type of fruit, typically small and sweet.

“I love eating dates as a snack.”

5. verb

To fix or determine the age of something, especially by measuring its growth rings.

“The archaeologist had to date the ancient artifacts to determine their age.”

6. noun

A fashionable or stylish thing, especially something that is popular for a short time.

“The designer’s new collection is this season’s date.”

Synonyms

  • age
  • appointment
  • engagement
  • fashion
  • fruit
  • romantic partner

Antonyms

  • overdue
  • past date
  • unfashionable trend
  • unpopular item
  • unwanted guest