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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Tradition Sailing offers popular sunset cruises complete with Caribbean cuisine and cocktails, but its daytime sails to Little Bay for snorkeling involve a more hands-on sailing experience throughout the journey.
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
The tender video opens with girls and women getting ready for the show during the daytime and discussing their excitement for what’s to come.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2025
The medical professional can also OK the patient to drive but only under certain specifications such as daytime only or only after passing a driving test or with special equipment on the car.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 25 Dec. 2025
The 10 buildable shades—from cult-favorite Rum Raisin to fresh, everyday nudes—prove their versatility across all types of looks, from subtle daytime to bold statements.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 23 Dec. 2025
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
The tender video opens with girls and women getting ready for the show during the daytime and discussing their excitement for what’s to come.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2025
The medical professional can also OK the patient to drive but only under certain specifications such as daytime only or only after passing a driving test or with special equipment on the car.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 25 Dec. 2025
The 10 buildable shades—from cult-favorite Rum Raisin to fresh, everyday nudes—prove their versatility across all types of looks, from subtle daytime to bold statements.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 23 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for daytime
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“Daytime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daytime. Accessed 29 Dec. 2025.
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daytime
noun
day·time
ˈdā-ˌtīm 
: the period of daylight
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