daytime

noun

day·​time ˈdā-ˌtīm How to pronounce daytime (audio)
often attributive
: the time during which there is daylight

Examples of daytime in a Sentence

These animals are active during the daytime. It's the best new show on daytime.
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Although the women met to do the transaction during the daytime in a public place, Madiedo offered advice for anyone else looking to make a sale. Angel Saunders, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025 Midday napping is not for everyone, and some people have trouble sleeping during the daytime. Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 Karla Mosley is back in daytime starring in the CBS drama Beyond the Gates as Dani Dupree, a former model turned momager. Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025 Blue Ghost is designed to last only during the daytime, which is about two weeks on the slowly rotating moon. Keith Cooper, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for daytime

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of daytime was before the 12th century

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“Daytime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daytime. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

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daytime

noun
day·​time ˈdā-ˌtīm How to pronounce daytime (audio)
: the period of daylight

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