daytime

noun

day·​time ˈdā-ˌtīm 

often attributive

: the time during which there is daylight

Synonyms of daytime

• day
• daylight
• afternoon

Examples of daytime in a Sentence

These animals are active during the daytime.

It's the best new show on daytime.

Recent Examples on the Web

The research team stressed that looking at daytime napping habits gives a much clearer picture of overall health than looking at nighttime sleep alone. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Outdoor daytime shots look fantastic, with accurate color, sharp focus, and plenty of contrast. — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026

Vogue’s Polished Pump Picks $545 Long associated with eveningwear, the pump has reemerged as a daytime essential, spotted everywhere from the cobblestone streets of Paris Fashion Week to the Vogue offices at 1 World Trade Center. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

If these podcasts are the new daytime TV, then sure, develop it. — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for daytime

• airtime
• bedtime
• downtime
• enzyme
• halftime
• lifetime
• longtime
• lunchtime
• mealtime
• meantime
• nighttime
• noontime

Kids Definition

daytime

noun

day·​time ˈdā-ˌtīm 

: the period of daylight