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

An ingenious means of admitting natural light has been contrived so that, during the daytime, parts of these wonderfully austere and stony subterranean cellars, which ought to be very dark indeed, remain softly radiant. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Across the daytime and evening sessions, expect skin assessments, mini-manis, opportunities to spruce up your hairstyle with our favorites in the industry. — Jennet Jusu, Allure, 10 Sep. 2026

Weeks prior, the FCC issued guidance saying daytime and late-night shows don't have a blanket exemption from laws requiring stations to offer equal broadcast opportunities to political candidates. — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Carr has argued that nothing is preventing late-night or daytime talk shows from featuring a political candidate as a guest. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 10 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