date

US /det/

UK /deɪt/

A1

other

  • To write the date on (something).
  • To mark with a date
  • To determine or ascertain the period to which something belongs.

noun

  • A social or romantic appointment or engagement
  • A calendar day; the day of the month or year as specified by number
  • A romantic meeting between (usually two) people
  • Brown sweet fruit from a tree from the Middle East
  • A social appointment or engagement, especially of a romantic nature
  • A day in the calendar such as January 3rd

verb

  • To have become old-fashioned
  • To meet for a romantic time together e.g. a movie
  • To record or write down what day it is
  • To be from a particular period in time

other

  • To go out on dates regularly with (someone).
  • To go on dates regularly; have a romantic relationship with someone

Examples

Joe's getting ready for his big date on 3rd March, when he gets married.

Historians disagree on the cut-off date for the medieval period.