day

noun

ˈdā How to pronounce day (audio)
Definition of daynext
1
as in daytime
the hours of light between one night and the next during the day, we like to go play ball in the park

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2
as in time
an extent of time associated with a particular person or thing the brief but glorious day of the clipper ship

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3
as in morning
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance at the break of day I was relieved to realize that I had survived another night in the wilderness

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Recent Examples of day Subpoenas were issued June 8, the same day FBI agents raided both men’s houses and the assessor’s office. — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 7 July 2026 At Dover Street Market’s Rose Bakery in Paris on day four of Men’s Fashion Week, around 40 runners arrived for breakfast, drenched in sweat. — Grace Cook, Vogue, 7 July 2026 Several days of extreme heat and severe storms culminated in a partial roof collapse at a BJ's Wholesale Club in New Jersey on July 6. — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 7 July 2026 Captain Tim Ream entered the media area after the defeat, a shell of a man who had spent the previous days proudly leading the team throughout this tournament, playing in four US matches at this World Cup. — David Close, CNN Money, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for day
Recent Examples of Synonyms for day
  1. daytime
  2. time
  3. morning
  4. daylight
  5. era
  6. sunrise
  7. afternoon
  8. period
Noun
  • For a classic daytime spot to see and be seen, head to Saint-Tropez Port.
    — Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
  • Nonetheless, some 120,000 Mint Juleps are consumed across two sunny days at Churchill Downs during the Kentucky Derby, proving that some cocktails can become refreshing daytime summer sippers just by sheer force of will, and a little crushed ice.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
Definition of daytime
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  • While wedding vows typically last about one to three minutes per person, Swift and Kelce took their time celebrating one another on their big day.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 July 2026
  • The extraordinary strait lockdown could make this time different.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of time
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  • Kyiv residents sheltering at a metro station during Russian air attacks, early on Thursday morning local time.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 2 July 2026
  • Thomas Gross, and received the longest sentence at 100 years, was one of the speakers Wednesday morning.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026
Definition of morning
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  • People should not approach wild animals that appear sick, injured, or dead, including nocturnal species such as bats and raccoons that are active during daylight hours.
    — Kelli Arseneau, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026
Definition of daylight
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  • Some visitors there, too, can’t help but connect Lincoln’s era in America to today’s politics, said Rob Thurman, the museum’s assistant director.
    — Chris Kenning, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Ohio organizers are honoring Toni Morrison with a yearlong, statewide reading project that sequences her 11 novels by era, revealing a sweeping, alternative history of America.
    — Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of era
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  • The nonprofit and the Coastal Commission have drafted a public access management plan that states the land will be open from sunrise to sunset.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Named for the rocky peak above it, the campground is surrounded by tall sandstone cliffs that appear red and orange during sunrise and sunset.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of sunrise
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  • For much of Sunday afternoon, Norway’s 6-foot-5 superstar Erling Haaland roamed the field, biding his time against Brazil, waiting for his moment to strike.
    — Tim Rohan, NBC news, 6 July 2026
  • After an afternoon of futile at-bats against Perez, the Athletics quickly rallied against Bachar.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
Definition of afternoon
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  • Sail 250 has brought foreign militaries to the United States amid a volatile period for the country's international relations.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Britain controlled Florida from 1763 until the territory was returned to Spain at the end of the Revolutionary War in 1783, a period of 20 years.
    — Hank Tester, CBS News, 1 July 2026
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“Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/day. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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