of the day
idiom
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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The final event of the day was the men’s 300-meter dash.
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Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
The Streets Department says crews spent part of the day making sure the more than 600 pieces of equipment, that will be used to clear the snow, are ready to roll.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
As with a warning, adjust your plans to avoid being outside during the coldest parts of the day.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2026
Seeing the sky darken in the middle of the day and hearing the crickets start to chirp and feeling the temperature drop several degrees as the moon crosses in front of the sun is such a unique experience.
—Amy Nelson, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2026
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Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
The Streets Department says crews spent part of the day making sure the more than 600 pieces of equipment, that will be used to clear the snow, are ready to roll.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
As with a warning, adjust your plans to avoid being outside during the coldest parts of the day.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2026
Seeing the sky darken in the middle of the day and hearing the crickets start to chirp and feeling the temperature drop several degrees as the moon crosses in front of the sun is such a unique experience.
—Amy Nelson, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2026
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“Of the day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20the%20day. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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