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

San Diego’s daytime high in San Diego is expected to be 72 on Monday, 74 on Tuesday, 75 on Wednesday, 76 on Thursday and 77 on Friday and Saturday. —Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026

The system will also be able to auto adjust to different ambient lighting needs, ensuring optimum picture quality for daytime or after-dark spaces. —New Atlas, 12 Jan. 2026

Another key stop in the McDonald Observatory, which has daytime and evening tours. —Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026

Unlike coyotes, which often range even in daytime as pairs or small family groups, bobcats and foxes spend the winter roaming their territory in solitude. —Susan Koch, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 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