day

noun

ˈdā How to pronounce day (audio)
Definition of daynext
1
as in daytime
the hours of light between one night and the next during the day, we like to go play ball in the park

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2
as in time
an extent of time associated with a particular person or thing the brief but glorious day of the clipper ship

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3
as in morning
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance at the break of day I was relieved to realize that I had survived another night in the wilderness

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Recent Examples of day Slowly over the past few days, the question in terms of at least the very top of the chain has been answered but with some caveats. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026 Drier weather is expected over the next few days across areas of the mid-Atlantic down through the Southeast, including the southern Appalachians. — Jaimie Ding, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026 Later in the day, taking the inflatables out and preparing the NautiBuoys for the guests, Kerry is just as present. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026 The nutritionist recommended one bottle of formula per day to supplement her intake, then two, and then multiple bottles per day. — Raj Panjabi, Time, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for day
Recent Examples of Synonyms for day
  1. daytime
  2. time
  3. morning
  4. daylight
  5. era
  6. sunrise
  7. afternoon
  8. period
Noun
  • Roan has also announced the Super Graphic Block Party, a daytime gathering in the West Lot outside the Shrine.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026
  • At a daytime—or more casual—celebration, a single statement accessory can be enough.
    — Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026
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  • In the debate Thursday night, Sullivan highlighted his record defending Alaska's energy and military interests in the state and attacked Peltola as ineffective during her time in office.
    — Matthew Choi The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Larsson has missed practice time and the final three preseason games because of his illness, and Smith missed the entire preseason after straining his calf during training camp.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of time
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  • Breakfast is also served à la carte in the courtyard each morning, though note that the risotto is unfortunately not on the menu that early in the day.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Saban would've had this ref bagging groceries at the Kroger before breakfast the next morning.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of morning
Noun
  • On-site solar panels capture renewable energy during daylight, while high-capacity batteries store excess power for later use.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Then in natural daylight, look at those areas closely and see whether your skin reads more pinkish, gold, or slightly green to determine your undertone.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of daylight
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  • Harvard Business School professor Willy Shih, who joined Seroka for the briefing, urged caution on declaring the China era over.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The music, written, according to Paul McCartney, as a message to Black Americans during the civil rights era—and more recently reinterpreted by Beyoncé—sounds from the Cornell Chimes, located 173-feet high at the top of the school’s McGraw Tower.
    — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 14 Oct. 2026
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  • Friday will see a brief warm front slide through around sunrise before a cold front moves through around noon.
    — Ron Smiley, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The phenomenon occurs when rocket exhaust expands in the thin upper atmosphere and catches sunlight before sunrise.
    — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of sunrise
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  • In another email later Wednesday afternoon, Lee said ABC News’ editors had reviewed the language and were standing by the piece.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Each afternoon, the staff pays homage to the hotel’s past with a military procession and cannon firing.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of afternoon
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  • The deputies will be compensated at $75 per hour for a minimum of a four-hour coverage period.
    — Glory Reitz, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Luca Guadagnino‘s tech tale, which follows the five-day period in 2023 when Altman was fired and then rehired, earned rave reviews after its world premiere at New York Film Festival last week.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
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“Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/day. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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