today (EN)
adverb, noun

adverb “today”

today
  1. referring to the present day
    We are going to the zoo today.
  2. describing the period of time that is happening now
    Back in my grandparents' time, they wrote letters to keep in touch, but today we just send a quick text message.

noun “today”

today, singular only
  1. the day that is happening now
    Today's weather is perfect for a picnic.
  2. the current period or era in general
    The ways of today are very different from what people used to know.