DAYTIME Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

daytime

noun

ˈdā-ˌtīm

Definition of daytime

as in day

the hours of light between one night and the next it's a lot easier to find your way through a strange neighborhood in the daytime

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Recent Examples of daytime Ted and Betty Corday co-created the NBC daytime drama in 1965, centering the show on the Horton family. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026 Consider pairing your pants with a print bomber jacket that keeps things low-key and perfect for daytime. — India Roby, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2026 However, Hudson has previously snagged a daytime Emmy back in 2021. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026 On Friday night, daytime TV’s biggest stars were celebrated at the the 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards held at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for daytime

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Noun

Others charged registered to vote and cast their ballots the same day despite not being eligible, the DOJ alleged.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Nov. 2026
Van Daalen said the business started with just three owners and two employees, with the owners working from open until close each day.

— CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of day

Noun

Our goal was to take it easy during the daylight hours with a gentle hike or two, and store up our energy for a nocturnal expedition come sundown.

— Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Nov. 2026
The Bucs have run the daylights out of the ball and have a formidable offensive line, but the Bears should like their chances with Dennis Allen against a one-dimensional offense.

— Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of daylight

Noun

As of Sunday afternoon, 45 people were listed as missing, according to the acting head of the regional military administration, Mykhailo Semikin.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
Sunday in the Philadelphia region starts with some clouds before afternoon sunshine returns, with highs reaching the low 60s.

— Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of afternoon

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