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

Northern cities such as Coeur d’Alene will lose an average of nearly three and a half minutes of daytime every day, according to Time and Date. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 22 Sep. 2026

For operators, that positions soft clubbing inside a sustained daytime, sober-friendly movement rather than a one-season novelty. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026

The daytime high on Saturday will be close to 100 again, and fire concerns will continue. — Nelly Carreño, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Miss Manners will point out, however, that daytime wedding wear in a cathedral is still formal. — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 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