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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Up front, there’s that classic boxy body with an illuminated Geely Galaxy emblem in the center and a full-width daytime running light. — New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026 Retinoids are best used at night, but vitamins have their place in the daytime, too. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 July 2026 Night-light color White and blue light can disrupt your child’s sleep because their bodies naturally associate white and blue colors with daytime. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 July 2026 For daytime, Kim reaches for delicate, everyday pieces such as a layered look built on the brand’s box chain set or a simple stack of huggies or dainty diamond rings for understated, everyday elegance. — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 27 July 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 2 Aug. 2026.

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daytime

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

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