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

Style yours casually for daytime, then dress it up for fancy dinners. — Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 2 July 2026

Wear it with sneakers for a casual daytime look or swap in strappy sandals when the occasion calls for it. — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026

Grapefruit delivers a fresh peachy flush for daytime, while Sangria adds a richer berry warmth for deeper skin tones or evening wear. — Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Right now, more than 180 million people across that same swath of the country are inside that risk zone, and finding ways to stay cool during both daytime and evening hours becomes essential. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 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