English · Numbers & Time
yesterday
/ˈjɛstədeɪ/
[/ˈjɛstədeɪ/]
the day before today
Beginnernoun
Definition
On the day before today.
Example
Yesterday we visited the museum and then had lunch by the river.
Yesterday we visited the museum and then had lunch by the river.
Etymology
From Old English "geostran daeg," the day before.
How & Where It’s Used
Refers to the day before the present one.
Cultural Note
The Beatles' song "Yesterday" is one of the most covered songs in history.