English Explanatory Dictionary

overmorrow

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. On the day after tomorrow.
noun
  1. The day after tomorrow.
adj
  1. Of or relating to the day after tomorrow.

Pronunciation

/ˌəʊvəˈmɒɹəʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-overmorrow.wav /ˌoʊvəɹˈmɔɹoʊ/ /-mɑ-/

Word forms

overmorrow overmorrows

Etymology

PIE word *upér The adverb is derived from over- (prefix meaning ‘above, higher’) + morrow, probably a calque of German übermorgen (adverb) (compare also Übermorgen (noun)), from Middle High German übermorgen, from Old High German ubar morgan, ubar morgana, from obar, ubar (“above”) + morgan, morgana (“morning”). The noun and adjective are derived from the adverb. Cognates * Danish overmorgen * Dutch overmorgen * Middle Low German övermorgen

Antonyms

ereyesterday nudiustertian
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