daytime

noun

day·​time ˈdā-ˌtīm How to pronounce daytime (audio)
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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Lately, she's been more known for co-hosting The View (2007–2014) and her own daytime talk show, Sherri (2022–present). EW.com, 18 June 2025 Rather than lease it out, the team opened The Kitchen at Priest Ranch, a casual daytime café that also serves as an event space and culinary lab. Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025 The daytime alum previously appeared as the character from 2003 to 2012. Victoria Edel, People.com, 17 June 2025 Pair it with a cropped tank and sneakers for daytime exploring, then swap in a button-up blouse and wedges for dinner outdoors. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for daytime

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of daytime was before the 12th century

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“Daytime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daytime. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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daytime

noun
day·​time ˈdā-ˌtīm How to pronounce daytime (audio)
: the period of daylight

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