of the day

phrase

1
: served in a restaurant as a special item on a particular day
What's the vegetable of the day?
Our soup of the day is vegetable beef.
2
: of a particular period of time
What were some of the popular movies of the day?
We read old newspapers to learn of the important issues of the day.

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Brazil takes on Japan in an enticing first game of the day, while the Netherlands and Morocco meet in one of the more balanced matchups of the round. Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 29 June 2026 Brazil defeats Japan in the final minute, 2-1 Brazil is through to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after a last-minute goal broke Japanese hearts in Houston in the first game of the day. Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 29 June 2026 Ways to cool down Once a code red is declared, the city will open cooling centers for neighbors who need a cool place to be during the peak heat hours in the middle of the day. Tara Lynch, CBS News, 29 June 2026 Part shade receives 2 to 4 hours of sun at a different time of the day, depending on the location. Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for of the day

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“Of the day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20the%20day. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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