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 Subpoenas were issued June 8, the same day FBI agents raided both men’s houses and the assessor’s office. — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 7 July 2026 The 39-day competition began June 11 and is set to conclude on July 19. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 7 July 2026 The budget has been estimated at $250 million and the film was shot over 91 days, nine days under schedule. — Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 Both Swift and Kelce’s wedding day looks were designed by Anderson on behalf of Dior haute couture. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 7 July 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
  • For a classic daytime spot to see and be seen, head to Saint-Tropez Port.
    — Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
  • Nonetheless, some 120,000 Mint Juleps are consumed across two sunny days at Churchill Downs during the Kentucky Derby, proving that some cocktails can become refreshing daytime summer sippers just by sheer force of will, and a little crushed ice.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
Definition of daytime
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  • While wedding vows typically last about one to three minutes per person, Swift and Kelce took their time celebrating one another on their big day.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 July 2026
  • The extraordinary strait lockdown could make this time different.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of time
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  • The Qatari-gifted plane left the NATO summit in Turkey earlier in the day for Mildenhall Air Force Base in England, a move Trump claimed Wednesday morning was for members of the military to tour the aircraft.
    — Rachel Scott, ABC News, 9 July 2026
  • On a May morning, TVS Motor Company’s factory on a 120-hectare campus located in the industrial enclave of Hosur in south India is bustling with activity.
    — Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of morning
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  • Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
    — STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
  • Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
Definition of daylight
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  • Markets unlocked by lower launch costs The cost of reaching orbit has come down dramatically, from roughly $65,000 per kilogram in the Shuttle era to under $3,000 today, and with Starship promising to push it lower still.
    — Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • Some residents want the city to consider actions from an earlier era, including limiting how many people can be in the beach zone at one time.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
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  • The new space is intended to hold free community programming, with potential activities including sunrise yoga, farmers markets, family movie nights, nonprofit events and cultural festivals.
    — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
  • Lorenzo Salgado Araujo worked for 35 years from sunrise to sunset to send all three of his American citizen sons to college.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
Definition of sunrise
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  • For much of Sunday afternoon, Norway’s 6-foot-5 superstar Erling Haaland roamed the field, biding his time against Brazil, waiting for his moment to strike.
    — Tim Rohan, NBC news, 6 July 2026
  • After an afternoon of futile at-bats against Perez, the Athletics quickly rallied against Bachar.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
Definition of afternoon
Noun
  • Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
  • During these periods, the probe goes into a hibernation mode in which its instruments still collect data, but most other systems power down.
    — Brett Tingley, Space.com, 8 July 2026
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