of the day

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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 unexpected part of the day may end up being exactly where the momentum lives. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026 Some congressional committees hold hearings that explore topics that look beyond the issue of the day. — John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026 Paradoxically, at this time of the day, the light is more golden on the inside than the outside. — Amanda Lee Koe, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 But research shows that skipping your first meal of the day could lead to greater blood sugar spikes later on. — Trista Chan, HEALTH, 12 Oct. 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 18 Oct. 2026.

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