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 But, sea level rise is pushing them higher and higher, and experts say these higher-than-usual tides offer a taste of what an average day could look like in decades to comes, when seas are a few feet higher. — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026 And his prescription is tighter discipline — a major theme of the four day party meeting. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026 When the Federal Reserve announces its next interest rate decision Wednesday, the nation will be six days from Election Day. — Juan Benn Jr, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026 Cargo traveling between Asia and Europe through the Northern Sea Route could have its journey shortened to between 18 to 22 days, down approximately 35% from the 28 to 35 day journey through Suez, according to data provided by Fertmax FZCO. — Lee Ying Shan,matthew Tan, CNBC, 27 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
  • The research team stressed that looking at daytime napping habits gives a much clearer picture of overall health than looking at nighttime sleep alone.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Outdoor daytime shots look fantastic, with accurate color, sharp focus, and plenty of contrast.
    — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of daytime
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  • Some studies also suggest moving commuting times nearer to dusk in the fall increases the risk of vehicle collisions with deer and other wildlife, which are more active around sunset.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 31 Oct. 2026
  • As the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics explains, energy confinement time describes how quickly thermal energy escapes from the plasma, rather than how long an experiment runs.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of time
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  • Israeli President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal arrived at a polling station in Jerusalem on Tuesday morning to cast their votes.
    — Yarden Segev, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Brand arrived once again at London’s Southwark Crown Court this morning with wife Laura Gallacher.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of morning
Noun
  • Californians will experience less daylight in the evenings and more natural light when people are most active.
    — Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Along the circulation areas, adjustable panels woven from recycled PET rattan provide privacy while allowing air through and filtering daylight.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of daylight
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  • Goal To Sleep With 5,000 Women Karmy-Jones repeatedly brought up Brand’s promiscuity during the era the allegations were alleged to have taken place.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The character’s outfits were designed to reflect an era when gender fluidity was just emerging, thanks to the androgynous style of New Romantic stars like Duran Duran’s Nick Rhodes.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of era
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  • Smoky incense is still a source of meditative calm and comfort, but it’s made more transparent and wearable this season by pairing it with florals or creamier woods—more like a sunrise yoga class than an old-school church.
    — Loren Savini, Allure, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Someone slaps a strip of medical tape across their lips, promises you deeper sleep, fewer snores and a sharper jawline by morning, then cuts to a dreamy sunrise shot.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of sunrise
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  • Eric Anderson said the man was a transient known to the agency and was found unconscious Sunday afternoon near the park’s south entrance off Katella Avenue.
    — Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Her long ponytail glints a bit reddish in the afternoon light.
    — Anna King, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of afternoon
Noun
  • The game then got away from the Heat in the third quarter, as the Hornets pulled ahead by as many as 23 points in the period and entered the fourth quarter with a 21-point lead.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The hunter’s moon comes at the end of a several-day period of the orb approaching and passing Saturn.
    — Dharma Niles, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
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