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 daytime high at San Diego International Airport is forecast to reach 73 on Tuesday, 75 on Wednesday, 73 on Thursday, 72 on Friday and 68 on Saturday.
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Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
The colors were varied and balanced, and daytime scenes looked satisfyingly bright.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
With its lighter, more buildable texture and modern matte finish, it’s designed for anyone who wants performance makeup that can adapt to different looks from a more natural daytime complexion to fuller coverage for evening or special events.
—Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
Australia has abandoned the daytime and gone nocturnal.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
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Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
The colors were varied and balanced, and daytime scenes looked satisfyingly bright.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
With its lighter, more buildable texture and modern matte finish, it’s designed for anyone who wants performance makeup that can adapt to different looks from a more natural daytime complexion to fuller coverage for evening or special events.
—Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
Australia has abandoned the daytime and gone nocturnal.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Daytime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daytime. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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daytime
noun
day·time
ˈdā-ˌtīm 
: the period of daylight
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