1
: the time of day when the sky is light
These animals are active during the daytime.
daytime [=daylight] hours
2
: television that is shown during the day
It's the best new show on daytime.
—usually used before another noundaytime talk shows
daytime TV
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“Daytime.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/daytime. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.
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