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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Add white sneakers and a raffia bag for a relaxed daytime outfit, or swap in leather sandals and a red lip for an evening out. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025 The device delivers sharp 1080p video, impressive image quality with rich daytime colors, and clear night vision. Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 23 May 2025 Topical daytime shows are expensive to make and do not have the online shelf-life of big-ticket dramas and documentaries, meaning they are being scaled back as media companies switch strategy. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 20 May 2025 San Diego’s daytime high is expected to reach 70 on Monday and 77 on Tuesday. Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 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 1 Jun. 2025.

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daytime

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

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