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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The Young and the Restless head writer Josh Griffith is leaving the CBS daytime drama, Deadline has confirmed.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
27 June 2026
The bright, spring colors make this set great for daytime.
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Kenedee Fowler,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
The Salute to America event also includes daytime programing including musical performances and military flyovers.
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Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Martinez and Walker played Cruz Castillo and Eden Capwell on the NBC drama from 1984 to 1991, quickly cementing themselves as one of daytime's most beloved super couples.
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Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
27 June 2026
The bright, spring colors make this set great for daytime.
—
Kenedee Fowler,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
The Salute to America event also includes daytime programing including musical performances and military flyovers.
—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Martinez and Walker played Cruz Castillo and Eden Capwell on the NBC drama from 1984 to 1991, quickly cementing themselves as one of daytime's most beloved super couples.
—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
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“Daytime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daytime. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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daytime
noun
day·time
ˈdā-ˌtīm 
: the period of daylight
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