date

/deɪt/

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Also seen as: dates · dating · dated

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The fruit of the date palm, Phoenix dactylifera, somewhat in the shape of an olive, containing a soft, sweet pulp and enclosing a hard kernel.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

quả của cây chà là, Phoenix dactylifera

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Noun

Examples

We made a nice cake from dates.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The date palm.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cây chà là

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Noun

Examples

There were a few dates planted around the house.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

The addition to a writing, inscription, coin, etc., which specifies the time (especially the day, month, and year) when the writing or inscription was given, executed, or made.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thêm thông tin về thời gian vào văn bản, bản khắc, đồng tiền

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Noun

Examples

the date of a letter, of a will, of a deed, of a coin, etc.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

A specific day in time at which a transaction or event takes place, or is appointed to take place; a given point of time.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một ngày cụ thể khi giao dịch hoặc sự kiện xảy ra

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Noun

Examples

the date for pleading

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “date” mean?

The fruit of the date palm, Phoenix dactylifera, somewhat in the shape of an olive, containing a soft, sweet pulp and enclosing a hard kernel.

Is “date” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.