daytime

noun

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

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These animals are active during the daytime. It's the best new show on daytime.
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Keep it casual and stylish by pairing your maxi skirt and white tee with your comfy walking shoes for daytime sightseeing without totally sticking out like a tourist. — Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026 Crews were battling more than 90 large fires in late August, and firefighters in the Southwest and Texas faced daytime temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celius) at times. — Julian L. Gallegos, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026 Morgan also made an impression on The Gong Show, the zany NBC game show hosted and created by Chuck Barris that aired on NBC and in syndication in daytime and primetime from 1976-80. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026 For some reason, her spasms of agony were never spoken of in the daytime; there was no place for them in the family discourse. — Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for daytime

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 Sep. 2026.

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daytime

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